When you’re in the middle of an excellent round of golf, it seems inevitable that your ball lands in a greenside bunker. Next time it happens, don’t worry — be prepared and reach for a sand wedge.

Q: The sand in the bunkers at my home course is typically soft and somewhat fluffy, but it becomes much more firm and dense after it rains. What adjustments should I make (besides staying out of the ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges they ...

Remember the pitch shot you hit the last time you played golf that flew a little higher than you anticipated, bounced a few times and then rolled 15 feet past the hole? Technique plays a big role in ...

The sand wedge is the most boring club in golf, especially considering its importance. No other piece of golf equipment has changed less dramatically in the past 80 years except maybe the tee. Gene ...

Finding the right wedges, and learning a few basic techniques, can dramatically lower a recreational golfer’s score because suddenly instead of needing three shots (or four) to get the ball in the ...