When golfers first start playing the game, nothing is more satisfying than taking a full swing and watching their ball soar down the fairway. As golfers progress, they notice more experienced golfers who are able to hit the ball from the fairway...
Pitching and sand wedges are two of the four common types of golf wedges, the others being gap and lob wedges. Although all wedges are typically used within 120 yards of the green, the pitching and sand wedges are distinct clubs that would rarely...
The chipping stroke in golf is the second easiest to make, next to the putting stroke, according to Dave Pelz, a professional golf instructor. If your ball is just off the green and you don’t feel comfortable putting the ball through the...
While hitting a long drive off the tee may impress your playing partners, most players understand that the key to consistently scoring well on the golf course is the short game. Whether you are pitching, chipping, hitting the ball from the bunker...
The game of golf requires expertise around the greens. To score well, you have to know how to handle the various pitching wedges that are available to help you get the ball on the green when you're within 120 yards of it. If you have confidence...
The pitching wedge is one of the most vital clubs in the golfer's bag. When it comes to scoring in golf, one key skill is being able to make good shots in the short game. The pitching wedge is perhaps the most versatile club in your golf bag. Use...
Your short game is one of the most important aspects of playing golf well and putting a good score on the card. How you play when you are close to and on the green will often determine how well you do in a match or a tournament --- and this is...
Once a golfer has learned how to swing the club and hit the ball consistently, the challenge of the short game becomes a major priority. Golfers quickly learn that the ability to put the ball close to the flag with the pitching wedge is vital to...
The hybrid pitching wedge is an excellent club for shots that are too far from the green for a standard pitching wedge yet too close to safely attempt with a strong iron. Designed as a cross between a traditional wood club and an iron pitching...
The pitching wedge can be one of the most versatile golf clubs in your bag. You can use it to hit the ball high in the air and have it land softly on the green near the flag. You can use it to hit a low, running chip shot that rolls within a few...
The pitching wedge is one of the most versatile clubs in golf because you can use it to hit the golf ball a variety of distances, depending on how hard you swing. It is typically lofted to approximately 50 degrees to get the ball in the air...
Once golfers learn the basics of the swing, they usually become very interested in improving their game and lowering their score. One of the biggest keys to becoming a skillful golfer is learning the intricacies of the short game. Using the...
Golf has become a game of specialization. This is particularly true of the short game, where golfers have their choice of pitching wedges, a sand wedge and a 9-iron. Most golfers quickly realize that being successful in the short game is the most...
The pitching wedge is one of the most frequently used golf clubs for many players. This is due in large part to its versatile nature. Your golf game can be affected if you don't know if the loft of the pitching wedge remains consistent from one...
Wedges are designed to place the ball high in the air, resulting in short shots with very little roll or sometimes, with lots of backspin. The pitching wedge is typically your lowest trajectory wedge, launching the ball at the most acute angle...
Gap wedges and pitching wedges are two of the four main types of golf wedges. Although each wedge is slightly different in terms of form and function, all are primarily used for shorter shots within 120 yards of the green. The primary difference...
Professional golfers using Nickent equipment have won 42 events worldwide, including the 2007 U.S. Open, according to the Nickent website. Nickent provides several lines of woods, irons, hybrids, wedges and putters. Nickent iron sets typically...
Understanding every aspect of your golf clubs is a good way to know when an adjustment needs to be made to your equipment. In addition to shaft flex, loft angle, lie angle and other specifications, you should also be aware of the bounce angle of...
Hitting a pitch is similar to hitting a chip--because of both shots' proximity to the hole, you'll need a more abbreviated stroke. Due of the slightly greater distance, however, you'll need to loft the ball higher so that it rolls less after it...
Golf wedges can be used to play a number of different shots. Two distinct types of wedges are the pitching and sand wedges, and each are designed to be used for specific types of shots. Whether you're a beginning golfer or a seasoned player, it's...
Once golfers have played a few rounds and they have decided they want to play the sport regularly, the primary key to enjoying the sport is developing a dependable swing that allows them to hit the ball consistently. Once this is done, attention...
Golf wedges are designed to be used for shorter shots, typically if you're playing from 125 yards or less to the pin. There are four basic types of golf wedges, including the pitching wedge and approach or gap wedge. Both of these clubs are...
Once golfers understand the basics of a consistent swing and they can repeat the swing fairly consistently, the next step is playing well enough to put a good score down on the scorecard. Putting low numbers on the card is usually about developing...
The short game is often described as the key to becoming a consistently low scorer on the golf course. While the short game may not be as important as learning how to hit the ball consistently, it will help you lower your score significantly....
Expert golfers know the importance of having a reliable wedge. Whether pitching from a sand trap or chipping onto the green, golfers rely on wedges to rescue their short game and keep their scores low. Wedges hit balls with a higher trajectory...
One of the keys to making steady improvement in golf is the ability to execute the short game. When you can pitch, chip, hit the ball out of the bunker and putt consistently, you may be able to take at least five strokes per round off your score....
Once a golfer begins to develop a dependable and repeatable swing, he starts to think of his all-around game and his scores. Developing a good short game--the way he plays with his wedges, sand iron and putter--will probably have a greater...
The head of the golf club has several parts, such as the leading edge, the sole and the trailing edge. The area along the sole of the club head between the trailing edge and the leading edge is called the bounce. The bounce is designed to slide...
The wedges you want in your golf bag will depend on many factors. Your skill level is most important in determining what kind, and the degree of loft on each wedge. The Golf Equipment Source website recommends a 4-degree difference between wedges...
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