The 40- to 60-yard bunker shot is notoriously difficult and feared.

A slightly mistimed shot can produce fat or thin contact in a heartbeat. Plus, it’s difficult to gauge the distance.

I started fiddling around with this shot and came up with a method that’s extremely reliable and allows you to judge spin and distance easily via a perfect strike.

The setup is the key. Take an ultra-wide stance to keep your body from swaying. Position about 60 percent of your weight over your front foot, to encourage a downward angle of attack. Lastly, choke up on the handle and lock your arms together tightly. This will sync your arms to your torso and eliminate unwanted wrist hinge.

This setup naturally produces a wide, U-shaped swing and will help the club to smoothly skid through the sand.

Power your swing using hip and torso rotation—your arms are just there for the ride.

Sounds radical, but it works like a charm!