Question: Does it actually matter if I clean my grooves between shots? Answer: Walk down any PGA Tour range and watch what happens after a wedge shot. Before the ball even lands, there's a towel out .

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Hitting the half-wedge shot into the green is extremely important regardless of weather ...

For years, PGA TOUR players have used raw wedges to help maximize spin around the greens for increased control of their wedge shots. Raw wedges, versus those that have a finish or coating applied, ...