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Thought it would interesting to see what clubs/wedges everyone uses around the greens on different types of shots:

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough

 

 

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Ok, I'll throw an answer out there. First choice is the more likely play, "or" choices designate a pretty close to 50/50 split

1 - putter, 8 iron bump and run

2 - putter, 58*

3 - 54*

4 - 58*

5 - 58*

6 - 58*

7 - 54* or 58*

8 - 54* or 58*

9 - 54* or 58*

10 - 54* or 58*

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16 minutes ago, jlukes said:

Thought it would interesting to see what clubs/wedges everyone uses around the greens on different types of shots:

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough

 

 

For reference @jlukes This makes me scared to play golf a little bit... so many ways to miss!
 

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie
54*

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie
58*

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough
54*

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough
58*

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green
54*

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided
54*

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green
54*

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided
54*

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway
54*

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough
54*

Overall my 54 is a go to club around the green. I like the loft I like the club and how predictable it is for me. There are circumstances where I'll use a longer iron club or even a 4 iron putting stroke, but that is more of a feel thing in that particular situation. Unless I feel the need to get the ball up sooner and hopefully stop with a bit more spin the 58* seems to do that trick for me. For reference I have ping glide 2.0 with the eye sole which at least for me are stupid versatile and have the ability to play in a great variety of conditions. 

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I'll play...

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie - 50*

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie - 54*

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough - 54*

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough - 60*

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green - 54*

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided - 60*

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green- 50*

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided - If I have it correct, need to carry a lot of bunker and the pin is tucked...Splash a nice 54* and lots of hope...

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway - 50*

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough - 54*

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Sure... why not...:)

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie

54 with toe closed down for a bump and run

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie

Depending on grain and what "just off the green" means for distance... putter or 58 

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough

54 - should run with the rough

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough

58 - similar to a sand shot ("splash" with open face)

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green

54 splash

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided

58 splash

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green

54 chunk and run

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided

58 big wrist cock and big follow through

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway

58

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough

58

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Love the responses so far!  Here is my preliminary strategy:

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1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie = 54*, but starting to practice this shot with my 9 iron, PW and 50 more

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie =putter unless the fairway/fringe is super wet/slow  If it is wet, i go to the lowest lofted club that allows me to carry it onto the green

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough = 54* 95% of the time.  If the grass is super fluffy/deep I might go down to my 60 to allow for more speed

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough = 60* this is where my D grind shines

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green 54* unless i need to get up over a lip (then I go 60)

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided = 60*

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green = 50 or 54 depending on how high I need to hit it to get over the lip

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided = 54 or 60 depending on how high I need to hit it to get over the lip

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway = 54*

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough =54* 75% of the time.  If the grass is super fluffy/deep I might go down to my 60 to allow for more speed

 

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1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie - anywhere from 5i down to 9i depending on how much green and speed of greens 

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie - 54 or 60

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough 8i-pw

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough - 60

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green - 54 maybe 50

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided - 60 

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green 50 or 54

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided - 54

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway 9i-54 depending on green speeds and green layout

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough 50 or pw

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This may be boring for some to read, but I keep club selection very simple around the greens.   I don't have access to a great short game area and since my D7 irons/wedges have a rather hot face, switching between them and my Glide wedges can turn into a guessing game.  So it's always Glide wedges or putter.    Texas wedge as a first choice, followed by 56* for nearly everything else.  52* in select circumstances.  The ES grind on my 56* makes it versatile enough to open up the face or close it down  as needed, to carry a bunker lip or add a little run out.  Since short game practice area is limited, I have to throw a little imagination in the mix.

 

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie-  Putter or 52* back of stance fly it halfway

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie-  Putter

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough-  56*, open the face up a nudge and let it fly

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough- depending on the lie and how much rough to run through,  56* or putter

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green-  56* for anything softer than concrete.  52 straight on and digging if it's firm.

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided-  56*

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green-  56* or 52* if firm

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided- 56*

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway-  56*

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough-   56*

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2 hours ago, jlukes said:

Thought it would interesting to see what clubs/wedges everyone uses around the greens on different types of shots:

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough

 

 

1,2,3,4,9,10 is all a 50 Degree it's all feel for me. 

5,6,7,8 would be a 56 degree. 

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5 minutes ago, JohnSmalls said:

This may be boring for some to read, but I keep club selection very simple around the greens.   I don't have access to a great short game area and since my D7 irons/wedges have a rather hot face, switching between them and my Glide wedges can turn into a guessing game.  So it's always Glide wedges or putter.    Texas wedge as a first choice, followed by 56* for nearly everything else.  52* in select circumstances.  The ES grind on my 56* makes it versatile enough to open up the face or close it down  as needed, to carry a bunker lip or add a little run out.  Since short game practice area is limited, I have to throw a little imagination in the mix.

 

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie-  Putter or 52* back of stance fly it halfway

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie-  Putter

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough-  56*, open the face up a nudge and let it fly

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough- depending on the lie and how much rough to run through,  56* or putter

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green-  56* for anything softer than concrete.  52 straight on and digging if it's firm.

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided-  56*

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green-  56* or 52* if firm

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided- 56*

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway-  56*

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough-   56*

Simple is good. I hear what you are saying about your D7s and a hot face.  I even struggle with my 9i/PW of my JPX Tours because the ball seemingly comes off a bit quicker (obviously some of that due to the lower loft).  Tiger Woods, for as good as he is, uses his SW for most of his short game shots because he manipulates the face as needed.  Based on what I see with the random people I get paired with, I think amateur golfers rely far too much on their highest lofted wedge around the greens.

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1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie - putt if able, GW-8 depending on fringe carry vs roll

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie - putt if able, 54-GW depending on fringe carry vs roll

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough - GW/PW

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough - LW-AW

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green - 54 or 58 for firm sand

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided - 54 or 58 for firm sand

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green - GW-9 length/lip clearance dependent 

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided - GW-9 length/lip clearance dependent 

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway - 54/GW depending on fringe carry vs roll

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough - 54/GW depending on fringe carry vs roll

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Everyone's green, fairway lie and rough is going to be different.  I know from playing in Palm Springs that my club selection is different than what I play at courses in my area. 

However, my goto wedges for these situations are:

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie -  60º or 48º depending on how I see the shot

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie -  Putter or 60º

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough -  60º, maybe 54º if heavy rough

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough -  60º

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green -  What shot is this?  60º most of the time; 54º maybe if 60º is out of my comfort zone

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided -  60º

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green -  I assume long means bunker is not close to green.  54º or 48º; I have used a 9i and 8i; 60º if high lip

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided -  54º; 60º if high lip

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway -  60º

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough -  60º, maybe 54º if heavy rough

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1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie: If it's fairly flat putter, uphill or downhill moderately 56.

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie: putter

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough: 52

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough: 56, it's higher bounced than my 60.

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green: 56

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided: 56

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green: 56

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided: 56

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway: I like my 52 because I can land it short and get it rolling. 

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough: see #9

I went with the same club for all sand shots basically because I don't have a lot of sand on either course I play frequently. I'm a horrible sand player and it gets exposed when I play courses like Bear Trace. I also need to work on using lower lofted clubs on the shots from the fairway with lots of green to work with. Our putting greens don't allow chipping and the chipping green is like fairway grass. 

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Lots of unknowns as lie will play a roll in the selection....lie include how thin/thick the grass is, how far up or down the ball is sitting in the rough,  uphill vs downhill, and how I well my short game has been working that day.   

Lofts are: PW-44, GW-49, SW-54, and LW-58

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie   - PW, GW, SW, LW.....maybe lower lofted iron depending on how much "lots" equates too.

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie - PW, GW, SW, LW

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough - PW, GW, SW, LW

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough - PW, GW, SW, LW

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green - LW

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided - LW

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green - LW

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided - LW

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway - PW, GW, SW, LW

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough - PW, GW, SW, LW

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1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie - 54

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie - 54

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough - 54

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough - 54/60

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green - 54

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided - 60

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green - 54

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided - 54

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway - 54

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough - 54

 

I like my 54.  Can hit hit high, low, with spin, bump and run. 

I only dig out the 60 when I really need lift.

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1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie - 52 degree

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie - Putter

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough - 52 degree

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough - 56 degree

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green - 56 degree

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided - 56 degree

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green - depending how long, anywhere from P, AW, or 52

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided - same as above

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway - 56 degree

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough - 56 degree

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4 hours ago, jlukes said:

Thought it would interesting to see what clubs/wedges everyone uses around the greens on different types of shots:

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough

 

 

1 and 7, 50

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1 hour ago, cnosil said:

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green - LW

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided - LW

Interesting.  Do you then pick the ball with the LW when the pin is on the other side of the green?  

There is also the amount and type of sand in the bunker to consider.  Some of our bunkers have considerable soft sand, but some have literally no sand due to wind blowing it out in spots.  A basic bunker shot is not an option with no sand, so picking the ball like a tight fairway lie is the play.

Also, I was assuming for a long bunker shot that the bunker was either not near the edge of the green or if it is, then the ball in the bunker is a long carry to get it out.  We have both situations at my course.  Most of the time there is a high lip (like 4-5 feet) to cover.  I use my 60º to get out on all bunkers close to the green, but if the carry distance to get out of the bunker or to get to the pin is 20-30 yards, then I use my 54º.

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1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie- 54 open face carrying it to a spot with a short runout. If I have the yips (which is often lol) its 8 iron bump and run. 

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie- 60

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough- PW or 8 Iron

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough- 54 (just getting it onto the green and putt it)

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green- 60 

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided- WAAAAAAY Open 60

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green- 54

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided- 60 not as open

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway- 54

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough- 50

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17 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

Interesting.  Do you then pick the ball with the LW when the pin is on the other side of the green?  

There is also the amount and type of sand in the bunker to consider.  Some of our bunkers have considerable soft sand, but some have literally no sand due to wind blowing it out in spots.  A basic bunker shot is not an option with no sand, so picking the ball like a tight fairway lie is the play.

Also, I was assuming for a long bunker shot that the bunker was either not near the edge of the green or if it is, then the ball in the bunker is a long carry to get it out.  We have both situations at my course.  Most of the time there is a high lip (like 4-5 feet) to cover.  I use my 60º to get out on all bunkers close to the green, but if the carry distance to get out of the bunker or to get to the pin is 20-30 yards, then I use my 54º.

Most of the bunkers in my area have firmer sand so getting distance isn't really an issue.  My lob wedge is probably more of a sand wedge 58/12* and based on how long and fast of a swing I make I can hit it 20-30 yards.  

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I use 2 wedges exclusively around the greens. Learn these 2 terms. "Leading edge or bounce".  Ask yourself is it a leading edge shot or a bounce shot? Choose accordingly.  
52° for any low runner with some green to work with. Relatively flat lie or slightly uphill.  Hands forward and use the "leading edge" or the club.  

58° If I need some loft, flop shot over a bunker, all sand shots or severely short sided.  Also any severely downhill chip.  Hands neutral and use the "bounce" of the club.  

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1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie

52 for the most part depending on how much I can run maybe a 48

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie

52

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough

52

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough

60

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green

60

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided

60

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green

60

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided

60

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway

52/60 depending on if I want to run it or get some more lift 

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough

52/60 most likely 60

i can pretty much do anything needed with the 48/52/60 but 52 is my go to for a majority of any necessary wedge shot

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2 hours ago, cnosil said:

Most of the bunkers in my area have firmer sand so getting distance isn't really an issue.  My lob wedge is probably more of a sand wedge 58/12* and based on how long and fast of a swing I make I can hit it 20-30 yards.  

Yeah, my lob wedge is 60/12 but it's only good for maybe less than 10-12 yards out of our sand, unless its very firm, but I have to get up over high lips, so not much run out.  My SW is 54/14 is better for longer distances and fluffier sand, but a really long shot out of fluffy sand is the hardest, and I'm happy if I just get it on the green somewhere.

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2 hours ago, Lacassem said:

 

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie

52 for the most part depending on how much I can run maybe a 48

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie

52

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough

52

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough

60

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green

60

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided

60

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green

60

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided

60

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway

52/60 depending on if I want to run it or get some more lift 

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough

52/60 most likely 60

i can pretty much do anything needed with the 48/52/60 but 52 is my go to for a majority of any necessary wedge shot

I agree with this philosophy and for a very long time, this was exactly how I approached it. M

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7 minutes ago, bens197 said:

I agree with this philosophy and for a very long time, this was exactly how I approached it. M

Keeping one solid go-to as a Jack-of-all trades is a solid play. 

I think it’s more the grind but I do love that 52. Checks beautifully.

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Alright lets see... 

First a few caveats... if I can putt it I'll probably do that.  the first 2 would likely be a putt.  But lets pretend for some reason I won't... its too fluffy, grain going into the ball, uphill, sprinkler head, etc.  If I'm not putting:

 

1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie. | This is likely going to be a 52*.  It's a super comfortable chipping club for me where I feel like the ball is still coming off soft enough for control.  I also get some good spin with it if its a shot I want to try to put a little more into.  If there's a tier to the green I may adjust based on how far I want to carry, so maybe a 56* too.

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie. |  Same story as above, I'll start with the 52* and work my way up to the 60* depending on just how quickly I need to stop the ball.

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough.  |  If the rough is not too thick I'll start with the 52* and move to the 56* or 60* if I feel like I need to use more speed to get through the rough.  Generally this ends up being a 56*.

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough.  |  Since we're shortsided we're probably talking 56* to 60* territory, I'm also not afraid to lay the face open for a small flop shot if needed.

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green.  |  Very lie dependent, but likely a 56* here.  This is where my game needs some practice 🙂

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided.  |  Very lie dependent, but likely a 60* here.  This is where my game needs some practice 🙂

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green.  |  Very lie dependent, but likely a 56* here.  This is where my game needs some practice 🙂

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided.  |  Very lie dependent, but likely a 56* here.  This is where my game needs some practice 🙂

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway.  |  I'll see if the 52* allows for the best shot or move to the 56* if I need more carry or stopping power.

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough.  |  I'll see if the 56* allows for the best shot or move to the 60* if I need more carry or stopping power.  Flop shots for show in this situation after a few drinks or during a scramble.

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The OP's questions are really good questions. 

It would be great if people would include what kind of bounce and grind they have on their wedges to play particular shots.  Wedge bounce angle and grind, and how you match wedges with your technique and angle of attack are helpful information...(particularly for those of us in the market for new wedges!)

Example:

A.  Short sided, bunker to carry, tight or hardpan lie

B.  Same shot as A, rough.  

Anyone able to use a high bounce wedge to pull off shot A?  For example, I know I can execute shot A with a Vokey M grind, but am wondering if I could pull it off with the D grind.  Anyone?

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1 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, fairway lie : 52, 7i

2 - Just off the green, shortsided, fairway lie : 52, 7i

3 - Just off the green, lots of green to work with, rough : 52

4-  Just off the green, shortsided, rough : 56

5 - Short bunker shot, lots of green : 56

6 - Short bunker shot, shortsided : 56

7 - Long bunker shot, lots of green : 52

8 - Long bunker shot, shortsided : 56

9 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, fairway : 52

10 - 15 yards short of the green, average pin accessibility, rough : 52

 

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