What Does Apex Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Shots & shot shapes
Golf term
Apex
Apex in practice
A wedge shot typically has a high apex and lands steeply, stopping quickly on the green, while a driver’s flatter apex is designed to maximize carry and rollout. Golfers and coaches use launch monitors to track apex height when dialing in trajectory for different clubs.
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