Buried bunker lies

You can play a buried bunker shot one of two ways, depending on distance.

LONG SHOTS: Strengthen the grip, toe in the club about 30 degrees, play the ball back of center in your stance and make a steep downswing. Pull the right club, too. A pitching wedge or 9-iron has less bounce than a sand wedge so they dig easily under the ball, rather than skim into it. The ball comes out hot and rolls.

SHORT SHOTS: to weaken your grip, open the face about 30 degrees, position the ball forward with your weight to the left, and swing even more steeply. Swing harder to generate enough speed to produce a softer shot that stops fast.