Sand Save

Successfully getting up and down from a greenside bunker, typically involving a bunker shot followed by a single putt to save par or limit damage to the score. Sand saves are crucial recovery skills that separate skilled players from average golfers and represent important scoring opportunities when approach shots find bunkers. Professional golfers track sand save percentage as a key performance statistic, as these recoveries often determine tournament outcomes. Achieving consistent sand saves requires proper bunker technique, distance control, and confident putting to capitalize on good bunker shots.