Treetops Bunker Basics: The Trouble with Beach Time
The Trouble with Beach Time
At Treetops, our bunkers aren’t just accessories—they’re plot twists. One minute you’re striping drives down the Masterpiece’s cathedral fairways; the next you’re ankle-deep in a Signature green-side “beach,” debating whether to laugh, cry, or channel your inner Seve. Fear not. Three tidy lessons stand between you and a silky up-and-down.
Read the Sand like a Green
Every bunker on property has a personality. The fluffy, flashed-face traps guarding Fazio Premier’s par-5 6th beg for a full-throated “splash.” The tighter, top-dressed lies beside the Jones Masterpiece’s 14th green reward a shallower strike. Before you waggle:
-
Texture test: Shuffle your feet—soft equals aggressive, firm equals finesse.
-
Lip audit: Threetops’ steep faces need loft first; Tradition’s lower fronts allow a safer running shot.
-
Grain glance: Moist morning sand plays heavy; afternoon powder floats the ball.
Practice, practice, practice
Get your tee time today.
Open, Commit, Splash
Setup is 80 percent of sand salvation:
-
Stance: Feet shoulder-wide, weight 60/40 on lead side. Dig in as if the bunker were your home tee mat.
-
Clubface: Lay your 56° or 58° open before you grip. This adds bounce—the sole’s built-in insurance policy.
-
Swing: Think “Y to Y.” Hinge early (forming a “Y”) then unhinge through the sand, finishing high to recreate that “Y” facing the sky. Acceleration—never deceleration—throws the sand (and the ball) onto the green.
Quick mental cue: “Brush the dollar bill.” Imagine one under the ball; enter at the leading edge, exit at the trailing.
Finish for the Grandstand
At Treetops a bunker save is never private. Check out the Jones Pro Shop deck for the view of Masterpiece 18. Make it a show:
-
Follow-through to the sky—clubhead beats your belt buckle.
-
Hold the pose—confidence breeds consistency.
-
Expect spin—our greens bite, so plan a one-hop-stop.
Sandcastles Made Simple
Master these three habits and the next time your ball suns itself in our Sugar-Sand, you’ll grin, ruffle your shoes into the grains, and hear the gallery (or at least your foursome) gasp when that white rooster-tail lands pin-high. Book your summer loop. The bunkers are waiting.
Other Articles You Might Enjoy
Convention Center, Reimagined.
Treetops Resort Unveils $500K Convention Center Renovation Ahead of 2026 Event Season. When it comes to meetings, conferences, and celebrations…
Prepping for A Tournament
Every shot tells a story. And when the stage is the 38th Annual Fall Charity Invitational at Treetops Resort-a course…
Planning a Successful Holiday Meeting
Every company hosts a holiday party. But few host one that people remember-in a good way. The right setting, schedule,…
Sharpen Your Short Game: Mastering the Art of Chipping at Treetops
How to Master Chipping in Golf Whether you’re a single-digit or a double-digit handicap, there’s one part of the game…
Firecracker Tips to Light Up Your Golf Game
Let Freedom Swing: The 4th of July isn’t just about fireworks and flags-it’s the perfect time to ignite your golf…