What Does Sand Wedge Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Equipment
Golf term
Sand wedge
Sand wedge in practice
The sand wedge was invented by Gene Sarazen in the 1930s, who added a wide, heavy flange to the sole specifically to help the club bounce through sand instead of burying.
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