Sand Trap

sand trap-- Also known as a bunker, an area on a golf course filled with sand that is intended to catch and hold errant golf shots.

Sand Trap
A greenside sand filled bunker as opposed to a grass or waste bunker.
Sand Wedge
A lofted club designed especially for playing out of a bunker. The modern sand wedge was invented by Gene Sarazen.

Sand Trap: Term given to a bunker filled with sand.
Sandbagger: A golfer who consistently plays to a score better than his handicap indicates that he should.

Sand trap
Term used by some golfers to describe a bunker filled with sand.
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Sand trap---another term used for "bunker", however, bunker is the official golf word.
Scramble---a team format where all players teeing off choose the best shot and then hit from there. This procedure continues until the ball is holed.

sand trap: As bunker; A hazard filled with sand.
scorecard: Card in which a player keeps note of score.
scratch: A zero handicap.
scratch player: A player with a zero handicap.

sand trap See "bunker".
sand wedge A high lofting iron used primarily for hitting balls out of sand traps.

Sand trap
Alternate name for a bunker.
Sand wedge
Also called a sand iron, the shortest, most lofted iron used for playing out of bunkers and for very short pitch shots.

sand trap The common name for a bunker .
sand wedge An iron with a heavy flange on the bottom that is used primarily to get out of sand traps.
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Sand Trap: A sand-filled depression on the golf course - also known as a bunker.

Sand Trap: A bunker.
Sandy: Making par after being in a bunker.
Scorecard: Where the length, par, and rating of each hole is recorded. Also, your score.

sand trap See bunker.
sandbagger A golfer who consistently plays to a score better than her handicap indicates that she should.

Sand Trap
The common name for a bunker. A hazard that is usually made of a hole partially filled with sand.
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SAND TRAP
A depressed area filled with sand. Because it is a hazard, the club may not touch the sand before the ball is struck in a sand trap.
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sand trap
A hollow in the ground, which occurs naturally or is designed into the course, and is filled with sand.
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Sand Trap : Another commonly used term for a sand-filled depression in the ground. Example: His approach shot caught the sand trap in front of the green.
Sand Wedge : A lofted club with a flange specifically designed for use in the sand.

Sand traps bother all golfers, some more than others. One reason for their fear is the skulled escape shot that sails over the green, often into another trap.

SAND TRAP - the common name for a sand hazard. These are areas that are filled with sand and should be avoided.
SAND WEDGE - an iron normally used to hit the ball out of the sand. It can also be used on short pitch shots.

A bunker or sand trap is a hazard in the game of golf. It is a depression near the green or fairway that is filled with sand.

A small, deep sand trap that has steep sides.
Pour in Place Insert
Epoxy-based mixture used to replace broken or missing inserts in wooden wood. Requires a 24-hour curing time and may be any one of many colors.

A hazard is any sand trap, bunker or water on the course that may cause difficulty.
head
The part of the club that makes contact with the ball. Usually made of wood, iron or some substitute material.

Blast A shot that takes a large amount of sand with it when hitting out of a sand trap. An explosion shot. An aggressive shot. A powerful drive.

sand trap (also "trap, bunker, sand bunker") another commonly used term for a sand-filled bunker - a depression in the ground filled with a prepared surface of sand or similar ...

Many golfers make the sand trap shot more difficult than it has to be. This is because they were taught that the only way to come out of a trap is with an explosion shot, ...

Most pros would rather be in a greenside sand trap than in the rough. Sand is much more consistent and predictable. With a little practice sand shots can become something to look forward to, rather than dread.

Many holes include hazards, namely bunkers (or sand traps), from which the ball is more difficult to play than from grass, and water hazards (lakes, ponds, rivers, etc).

A golf course generally has 18 holes spread over a landscaped area that includes a number of hazards, including water, sand traps or bunkers, and trees. Difficulty is increased by varying distances among holes.

Beach - Slang for sand trap.
Bell - Used on fairways that are designed to provide blind shots during the course of normal play, it is common to see a ship-style bell on the cart path near the green.

Years ago my friend and playing partner, Corey Pavin's caddy Eric, turned to me after making a sand shot and said, "You always make par out of the sand trap.

11) If your ball lands in the sand trap you may not touch the hazard with your hand or club and clear away excess sand.
12) If you hit your tee shot into the water you may hit again from the tee with a one stroke penalty ...

(Have you seen the commercials of him on his dirt bike in a sand trap?) Still, what impresses us the most is the 22-year-old's game.

Instructor Rick Barry shares how to play from a sand trap for both short and long distances. For the correct position, make sure the ball is back in your stance by aligning it with the inside of the back foot.
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During the course of a round you could find yourself in a bunker or sand trap several times. So it is essential that you learn how to play a good sand shot.
Not only that, but learn how to deal with different sand shots for different situations.

It sometimes happens in golf that you find your ball in a sand trap behind a bunker with the green on the other side. It is a shot that can be played with accuracy and precision if the player gets the correct idea.

Golf Grips.com: Frequently Asked Questions; 2006
The Sand Trap.com: Little Things That Count; Jack Waddell; 2007
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Trap: Generic term given to a bunker that contains sand. Also called a sand trap.
Triple Bogey: Three over par on one hole.
Trouble Shot: A shot taken from a bad lie such as behind trees or in bunkers or rough.

an iron with a heavy flange on the bottom that is used primarily to get out of sand traps usually has a loft of around 60 degrees
Sandbagger
A golfer who lies about his ability to gain an edge in the game ...

BUNKER - A depression in bare ground that is usually covered with sand. Also called a "sand trap". It is considered a hazard under the Rules of Golf.
BUNT - To hit an intentional short shot.
BURN - The Scottish term for a creek or stream.

Also Known As: Bunker, beach, cat box, sand trap
Examples:
Are you in the bunker? Yes, I found the kitty litter.

Buried (Lie) - When a ball is in the sand trap so deep that most of it is below the surface.

A bunker became a 'sand trap' and a service centre became a clubhouse, although it never housed a golf club. A global language permeated the game that was as insidious as the architecture that pervaded it.

Bunker -A hazard, often a depression, and usually covered with sand (frequently referred to as a sand trap). Grass bordering or within a bunker is not considered part of the hazard.

Grass Bunker: A grassy depression usually with heavy rough inside similar to a sand trap without the sand. Technically not a hazard in the same sense a sand bunker is.

Sand Wedge: A club with a steeper face, used to hit the ball out of a sand trap or high grass. (See "Pitching Wedge".) ...

The one time the club face does not strike the ball is when it is played out of a sand trap....
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The slope rating system is based on two factors, length and obstacles (sand traps, trees, water, etc.). The higher-handicap player has more difficulty overcoming these obstacles than the lower-handicap player.
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Rake all bunkers / sand traps
All golfers should be quiet while a player is hitting
Do not take golf carts or bag of clubs on the greens ...

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