with thanks to Craig Sigl of Break 80

Sam Snead's golf sand instruction:

Instruction on the cardinal rules of sand trap play (explosion-type) are as follows:

1. Settle your feet firmly, digging in, so that nothing can shift under you during the swing; also, since it's against the rules of golf to ground your club in a trap, this will enable you to test the depth and consistency of the sand.
2. Play the ball off the left heel from a well-open stance and with the clubface laid back as open as possible for quick loft.  
3. Let the arms and hands do the work, with little leg action; the swing is straightforward from an upright position, with plenty of wrist snap at impact.
4. Be sure the golf club head goes down and forward and emerges with a full follow-through. If your left palm is facing downward at the finish, you've kept the club head open and followed through with good form. More...

Bobby Eldridge - Head Professional, PurePoint Golf & Scottsdale Country Club 

This is one of the most feared shots in all of golf by the amateur. Why? Because it looks so intimidating when you can barely see your ball, but it doesn't need to be that way. You will be hitting great shots and impressing your friends when you follow these steps! More...