BUNKER SHOTS
Most high handicappers have an ingrained fear of bunkers shots. Here are a few simple tips to alleviate stress and keep things simple. Take a traditional open stance but instead of playing the ball off of your left heel, move the ball forward slightly. This will promote a shallower swing and allow for more room to maneuver the club through the sand. Remember to always accelerate through the ball and not just dig the club head into the bunker. Try this simple tip and you'll find how easy a bunker shot can be.
Undoubtedly one of Pete Dye’s most superb designs, The Ocean Course
received worldwide attention as the host of the dramatic 1991 Ryder Cup Matches,
and the 2007 Senior PGA Championship. It will also host the 2012 PGA Championship.
Named by Golf Digest as "America’s Toughest Resort Course,"
this 7,356-yard course offers spectacular views
along two and one half miles of Atlantic Ocean. The superbly manicured fairways
and greens challenge professionals and amateurs alike. The Ocean Course is one
of only 17 "5-star" courses in North America in Golf Digest’s
"Best Places to Play" readers' poll and it is ranked No. 3 in GOLF magazine's "Top 100 Courses You Can Play". An elegant new clubhouse is the capstone of an unforgettable golf experience.
The Ocean Course is walking only before 12:00 p.m. daily. A caddie will assist you with your game. There is a $65.00 recommended gratuity. Walkers may also carry their own bags if they choose not to take caddies. After 12:00 p.m. carts are optional. Forecaddies are sent with each group. A $25.00 gratuity is recommended.