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gohusk
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When you're in a bunker you have to be careful. I don't think she realized she grounded it but she knew she was walking the line. 20 years ago she probably gets away with it but that isn't the game of golf anymore. When I'm in the bunker I don't get the club within a half inch of the sand before my swing. She got sloppy and paid the price. Jack said one of the reasons he hovered the club is to avoid penalties. He doesn't mention bunkers but it's basically the same train of thought.
JACK NICKLAUS: Throughout my career, a lot has been said and written about my not resting the clubhead on the ground behind the ball. I often would sole it lightly, but there were times when I didn't ground it at all, mostly with an iron or fairway wood when I thought it might cause the ball to move. Or with my putter on windy days. You never want the ball to change position while addressing it--golf is hard enough without incurring penalty strokes.