Chapter 12

ON BEING BUNKERED 131

The philosopher in a bunker--On making certain of getting out--The folly of trying for length--When to play back--The qualities of the niblick--Stance and swing--How much sand to take--The time to press--No follow-through in a bunker--Desperate cases--The brassy in a bunker--Difficulties through prohibited grounding--Play straight when length is imperative--Cutting with the niblick.