Escape the Sand Every Time: The 3-Point Bunker System for 80% Up-and-Downs

Amateurs leave 60% of greenside bunker shots in the sand—pros escape 92% and get up-and-down 65% (PGA Tour 2025 stats). This 3-point system, refined by short-game guru Stan Utley, uses physics and simple checkpoints to turn 50-yard explosions into 6-foot tap-ins. Dial it in with 30 minutes of practice; drop 2-3 strokes per round. Point…