October 19, 2007

Learning More About Golf Equipment

There are two types of wedges to use when golfing: the pitching wedge, the sand wedge, and the pitching wedge. While your golf club set may come with other wedges, these are the most important and widely used when golfing. To identify a wedge, all you have to do is look at the size of the club in general. Wedges are smaller than other clubs so the golfer can get closer to the ball to make a short shot. Wedges are not meant for long distances, but rather for height and short shots that get the ball to the green.
While you may be tempted to use your wedge at various times during the game, keep in mind that a sand wedge or pitching wedge will only move your ball about one hundred feet. This is why they are used to get the ball to the green or out of a sand trap.
Pitching wedges are used to get your ball to the green. If you need to make a short shot to the green, using an iron will cause your ball to go beyond the green, which will cost you in extra shots. Using a pitching wedge will get you closer […]

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