weak grip in the bunker

claude harmon's insight and understanding of how to play bunker shots is well documented and I saw him hit plenty of bunker shots. I had taken a weaker left hand grip per his method but had my right hand on too strong so that I was squaring the club thru impact thus removing loft and bounce. by putting my rt. hand on very weak I regained the "thump" sound which is the sound of all really good bunker players. this sound assures you that the club with swing through consistently because the bounce keeps the club from going too deeply into the sand.

it also is a good feeling when playing these shots with this very weak grip that you can accelerate and the ball will not travel very far. this is particularly helpful on short ones.