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Lob Wedge

Highest lofted club

Pronunciation

/lɒb wɛdʒ/

Definition

The highest lofted club in a golfer's bag, typically between 58-64 degrees. Lob wedges are used for high, soft shots that need to stop quickly, such as flop shots over bunkers or to tight pin positions with little green to work with.

Example

"He used his lob wedge to hit a high flop shot."

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