Do I Need a Lob Wedge in My Bag?

Do I need to carry a lob wedge? The short answer to this is no. You don't need a lob wedge in your bag if you learn how to properly use your sand wedge to achieve the desired loft. Yet, many players feel uncomfortable opening their sand wedge to hit soft, high shots as this decreases versatility.

Is a 60 degree wedge necessary?

The newer style of building courses, which are often firm, fast, undulating and have bunkers all around them have changed from the past when a 60 degree wedge might not have been necessary. However, go play any challenging, more modern style course and you will see that the 60 degree wedge is essential.

Do pros use lob wedges?

For professional golfers, a 60-degree lob wedge around the green could be classified as a surgical scalpel. Many pros—most notably Phil Mickelson—have built their reputations on the ability to hit miraculous recovery shots with these higher-lofted clubs.