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Wedge

High-lofted club

Pronunciation

/wɛdʒ/

Definition

A club designed for short, high shots near the green. Wedges have the highest loft of any clubs and include pitching wedges, gap wedges, sand wedges, and lob wedges. They're essential for approach shots, bunker play, and finesse shots around the green.

Example

"She used a sand wedge from the bunker."

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