The fairway bunker shot can be an intimidating shot for many inexperienced golfers. For starters, when playing out of fairway bunkers, it is wise to take one to two clubs more than normal. Begin by setting up normally, with your feet slightly dug in for stability ad the ball positioned more toward the middle of your stance, next, grip down slightly on the club for greater control.
Right before, you begin your backswing; lift your chin of your chest. That raises your center of gravity and increases your ability to hit the ball first, which is crucial in executing the shot. Swing at 70% of your normal speed and there’s a good bet you will hit a clean, solid shot.
So, hitting a shot from a fairway bunker poses no great problem if the ball has a good lie.
Long or middle irons as well as 3, 4, and 5 woods can be used with confidence in this situation. Take a open stance, wider tan normal. Work your feet into the sand for better balance. Play the ball back to assure that the club hits the ball before the sand.
On long fairway bunker shots, try a 5 wood in preference to a long iron. Don’t try to overpower this shot. Restrict your body turn and swing easy. Now, if it is bad lie, then you need to play the course. Grab your club you are confident with, between a 7 and SW.observe the course. Realize that you are not tiger woods. Realize the average golfer will clunk it out about 75 yards. Aim for a safe fairway shot to get you back into play. Shoot the middle of the fairway, not left or right, 75 yards down bunker.
Most importantly, follow through on your swing. Most weekend golfers whether near the green or in a fairway bunker, stop their swing on impact. Golf is simple. You always need to follow through, again, swing easy and follow through.
The most common mistake weekend players make in he greenside bunker is allowing their lower bodies to get too active. If you shift your weight or make a turn with your lower body, your swing’s shape and impact position will never be the same from one swing to the next- you will never know whether you will leave the ball in  the bunker pr skull one 35 yards across the green.
Proper bunker technique requires that you place your weight forward and leave it there throughout the swing. Go to a practice bunker and hit 25 bunker shots with your right heel in the air only your right toes should be dug into the sand for balance. This will position the majority of your weight forward to begin your swing.