I'm on a roll, making mediocre contributions. However...
My favorite shot, young squire, is the low punched hook shot. As an Oregonian, I discovered the joy of playing golf on the sand in the wind a few years ago. A low hook into the wind works great, especially if the ground is firm. I go down to the beach and just try to groove it, and when I've got it, it produces many of my favorite all time shots.