This average golfer currently splits his golf time between Pinehurst and the Northeast. I get my winter golf in and head north for a few months as Spring approaches the north before heading back to Pinehurst for some Summer golf and later in the Fall. One of the major differences that I see between the north and south courses is sand bunkers. What I mean is, very few bunkers in the north compared to the courses I play in Pinehurst. A course in Pinehurst that is noted for its bunkers is Talamore for example. If you are going to play in Pinehurst, you really do need to know how to play out of the sand. Not many golfers will spend the time necessary practicing the biker shot and as a result will struggle when they are on a course that is replete with sand. Here’s a great video on how to hit the three toughest bunker lies. Happy golfing from this average golfer!

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