Last Updated: Nov 06, 2023

Golf Terms: Bunker (Sand Trap)

The "bunker", otherwise known as the "sand trap" is typically found around the green. Typically, you'll hit bunker shots with a sand wedge or lob wedge.

Written By: Zach Gollwitzer

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Tags: Beginners

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The "bunker", otherwise known as the "sand trap" is typically found around the green. Typically, you'll hit bunker shots with a sand wedge or lob wedge.

how it's used in a sentence

Oops, I hit it into the bunker on accident!

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