Wet sand happens because of uncontrollable factors (rain), and firm sand happens when a bunker doesn't regularly get raked or ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. I’ve played muni golf all my life. I was never a country-club kid and even the ...

As easy as the pros may make it seem, shots from the bunkers aren’t easy. When a recreational player hits into the sand, most are praying they can just get it out in a single shot. There’s a reason ...