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Last Updated: Oct 31, 2023

Golf Slang: Foot Wedge

A play on words, the "foot wedge" is where a golfer who dislikes his/her lie kicks the ball to a more favorable position. This is not legal to do in golf.

Written By: Zach Gollwitzer

Posted in: Golf Slang

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definition

A play on words, the "foot wedge" is where a golfer who dislikes his/her lie kicks the ball to a more favorable position. This is technically not legal to do in golf, but casual golfers may use it to make the game more enjoyable. It is also common to see casual golfers use when playing during fall and winter where course conditions are not as good.

how it's used in a sentence

Your ball is behind a tree, you might need a little foot wedge to help you out on this one!

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