Muddy Bunkers

When it's cold and bunkers aren't as maintained you'll often find yourself in muddy bunkers or bunkers similar to hardpan. A few adjustments will make it so that you can handle these bunkers with ease.

You'll want to swing a little steeper with a clubface that is a little more square (use less bounce). You can also error on playing the ball more off the toe where the bounce is the least. All of this will help you avoid blading the ball. Also, you'll want to swing a little easier than normal since the ball is going to come out hotter than it would under normal sand conditions.

Lastly, if you really struggle with this shot, and if the lip is really low, then you can always consider using your putter. Like a skateboard going up a half pipe, you'll be able to get the ball out with ease. It might be hard to control the distance, but it could help you avoid making a double or triple bogey.