What Does Groove Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Equipment
Golf term
Groove
Groove in practice
Keep your grooves clean with a brush — packed dirt kills spin, especially on wedges. Grooves matter most on short shots and from the rough, where getting the ball to stop is hardest.
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