In an article about three months ago, I detailed what the bounce off a wedge is. But knowing what bounce is and knowing how to use it on short game shots are two different things. Most golfers know ...

Shots around the green are always easier when you’ve got plenty of room to work with. Unfortunately, you won’t always be afforded that luxury. Sometimes, you have no choice but to try to loft the ball ...

On less-than-full wedge shots, most amateurs like some cushion under the ball, even when it appears to be sitting perfectly in the middle of the fairway. When the ball is on a tight or firm lie, ...

At 86, Lee Trevino proved the power of a flighted wedge—ball slightly back, hands forward, grip down, smooth tempo, short finish. His PNC eagle shows how any golfer can keep it low, beat the wind, and ...

Poor contact with wedges is a real score killer because these are the shots that you’re supposed to hit close. Good ones lead to par saves and easy birdie putts. Unfortunately, many amateurs don’t ...

Every golfer knows a sharp wedge game is a true difference-maker. It can elevate your round from good to great — or send it the other way if your distances aren’t dialed in. As someone who’s always ...

On wedges inside of 50 yards, the best way to alter the trajectory is to focus on where your hands finish in relation to your body. When your hands stay in close (above, top), you’ll hit a higher shot ...

Take a look at the wedges used by the best in the PGA Tour's 2025 Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green ranking and what they all had in common.

Many golfers overlook how wedge bounce impacts short game shot selection. Golf coach and Head Pro Anthony Wik advises analyzing the lie, conditions, landing area, and hazards before choosing a wedge.