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James Willis demonstrating a bunker shot
Bunker Masterclass

Stop Fearing Bunkers. Learn How to Get Out First Time With Control.

A practical two-hour small-group masterclass for golfers who want to stop leaving it in the sand, thinning it over the green, and hoping for the best every time they walk into a bunker.

Friday 17 July 2026: 5:00pm–7:00pm
Saturday 25 July 2026: 12:00pm–2:00pm
Location: Calderfields Golf Range
Price: £60 per golfer
Group size: Maximum 6 golfers
Book My Place

Choose your preferred date when booking. Only 6 places are available per session.

The Problem

Bunkers Should Not Ruin Your Scorecard.

For too many golfers, a bunker creates instant panic.

You stand over the ball wondering whether you will leave it in the sand, catch it thin and send it over the green, or take three attempts just to get it out.

It is frustrating. It is embarrassing. And it can turn what should be a simple bogey into a double or triple before you know it.

The problem is rarely that you are not trying hard enough.

Most golfers simply have never been shown the clear setup, strike intention, and swing principles that make bunker shots predictable.

  • 01Leaving the ball in the sand
  • 02Thinning it over the green
  • 03Not knowing where the club should enter the sand
  • 04Feeling tense and unsure over every bunker shot
  • 05Having no reliable way to control distance
  • 06Losing shots and confidence every time you miss a green
The Outcome

Build A Reliable Bunker System You Can Trust.

This is a fundamentals-focused masterclass designed to give you clarity.

You will learn what needs to happen for the ball to come out consistently, how to create the right setup, and how to make a swing that allows the club to move through the sand properly.

By the end of the session, you will have a much clearer understanding of what you are trying to do — and a repeatable process to give yourself a reliable first-time escape from standard greenside bunkers.

James Willis striking a bunker shot
What We Will Cover

A Clear, Step-By-Step Bunker System

The Foundations Of Great Bunker Play

Understand what actually needs to happen when the club moves through the sand, so you are no longer guessing.

Setup That Makes The Shot Easier

Learn the simple setup positions that help the club interact with the sand correctly.

Strike And Basic Bunker Swing

Build the correct strike intention and a simple swing pattern that helps you get the ball out consistently.

Distance Control

Learn how to control the length and energy of the shot so you can get the ball out with more predictable results.

Individual Feedback And Corrections

With a maximum of six golfers per class, every player will receive direct coaching, individual feedback, and corrections throughout the session.

What You Leave With

More Than Just A Few Tips.

You will leave the masterclass with:

  • A clear understanding of the fundamentals behind reliable bunker play
  • A setup and swing tailored to help you escape standard greenside bunkers with confidence
  • More control over strike and distance
  • Individual feedback on what you need to improve
  • A personal video recap showing what you need to do and how to practise it after the session

No more standing in a bunker hoping you get lucky.

Who This Is For

This Masterclass Is For You If…

  • You regularly leave bunker shots in the sand
  • You thin bunker shots across the green
  • You never feel confident that you can get out in one
  • You avoid attacking pins because you fear short-siding yourself in a bunker
  • You want a simple, reliable process rather than conflicting YouTube advice
  • You are any level of golfer who wants more confidence and control from standard greenside bunkers

This session focuses on the core fundamentals of standard greenside bunker play. Advanced lies and specialist bunker shots will be covered in a future advanced masterclass.

Event Details

Choose Your Session

Friday

17 July 2026

5:00pm–7:00pm

Calderfields Golf Range
Maximum 6 golfers
£60
Book Friday Session
Saturday

25 July 2026

12:00pm–2:00pm

Calderfields Golf Range
Maximum 6 golfers
£60
Book Saturday Session

Balls are provided. Please bring your full set of clubs.

Best Value
Bundle Offer

Best Value: Short Game Bundle — Save £20

Want to improve your short game from both grass and sand? Book the Bunker Masterclass and Short Game Masterclass together for £100 instead of £120.

This bundle is ideal if you want more confidence around the greens, whether you are in a bunker, chipping from the grass, or trying to get up and down more often.

Bunker Masterclass

Choose from:

Friday 17th July — 5:00–7:00pm

Saturday 25th July — 12:00–2:00pm

Short Game Masterclass

Date: Friday 24th July

Time: 5:00–7:30pm

Location: Calderfields Golf Range

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Take Action

Stop Letting Bunkers Cost You Shots.

Learn the fundamentals, build a setup and swing you understand, and walk into your next bunker with a clear plan instead of fear.

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£60 · 2 hours · Maximum 6 golfers per session · Calderfields Golf Range

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