During a typical round, the average golfer will be faced with up to 9 tricky wedge play situations that require lots of spin. With a good technique and fresh grooves, that should take at most 27 shots. With a good technique and a worn wedge, it’s more likely to be just over 30 shots. But with a worn wedge and poor technique, you’re going to struggle to handle those situations in less than 35 shots.