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Do you play 3 or 4 wedges? – GolfWRXers discuss

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5 years ago

Dec 29, 2020

Today from the forums, we take a look at the always popular discussion surrounding wedge setups. WRXer ‘hypergolf’ asked: “Including your pitching wedge, do you play 3 or 4 wedge setup?”

He continues, “I have been playing PW, 50*, 54* and 58* for a while but thinking of moving to PW, 52*, 58* to add a 3 iron between 4 iron and 5 wood/2 hybrid.”

“Any advantages/disadvantages you noticed with the 3 wedge setup? Is the distance gap manageable with full and half swings with this wedge setup?”

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

TheDeanAbides: “48* PW, 52* GW and 56* SW. I used to carry a 60*, but found that it just complicated things and I tended towards my 56*…I also felt that the extra club was more useful at the top of my bag.”

ProjectX: “I’ve gone back and forth over the years I feel like one year I will get stuck between clubs up top and the next year I will feel like I’m getting way too cute with wedge shots because I need one more wedge. Ultimately landed in the best scenario being that I moved to stronger lofts in the 4 and 5 irons to decrease the top end Gap so I could keep the extra wedge.”

“That said if you aren’t interested in stronger 4 and 5 iron lofts the key to determining the best route is how often you practice/play. In order to cut out a wedge your distance control with what remains has to be phenomenal because you will constantly be between clubs on the bottom end having to manufacture shots. If you practice/play a lot and are comfortable taking a lot of half and 3/4 swings and playing knock downs etc. you’ll be fine with the 46-52-58. If you don’t practice and play as much as you’d like and your yardage control isn’t as tight as it could be you should keep the extra wedge.”

LeftyMatt: “Playing 4 including the PW: 47, 52, 56, 60 – this has been the case for a long time..I think if I played a little more aggressively on par 5s, I’d consider dropping one, but even so, I like having these options.”

“With that being said, one of my goals/experiments for 2021 is to work on hitting a greater variety of shots with fewer clubs (which will definitely apply to the wedges).”

Whit1969: “I have been playing an iron set of 4-P for some time now and my wedge set up has been 50. 54. 58 which has given me 4 degrees of loft between my PW through the 58. Set up has worked great for me but I am thinking of changing to 50, 56, 60 for more versatility around the greens. The increased gap from 50-56 is minimal on full shots for me, but the drawback is my 54 is virtually automatic from bunkers. However I like the 56 around the greens for more control. Seems as if my 54 rolls out too much and my 58 checks up to quickly. I play more shots from around the green than I do from bunkers and that is why I am leaning towards the new set up.”

“The 4 iron in my set is 21 degrees, so basically a 3 iron loft, so I have no need to add a longer club as the next club up in the bag is my 18 degree hybrid. My thoughts have always been that I will have and play more shots with wedges than I will with longer irons or hybrids.”

Check out what other GolfWRXers are saying and join the discussion!

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.