Where did Gene Sarazen get the inspiration for the modern sand wedge?

More about Gene Sarazen and the modern sand wedge

• Howard Hughes himself was a scratch golfer and he and Sarazen were apparently good friends.
• Before Sarazen's invention there were a number of "spoon" clubs with varying degrees of loft being used in sand traps - many of these clubs did not conform with USGA or R&A.
• After Sarazen designed the new club he sent the prototype to Wilson where the first mass produced sand wedges were manufactured.
• This is the golf.com article re-telling the interview with Mary Ann Sarazen.

Golf wedges have continued to evolve sine the Sarazen creation. They are specialized clubs designed for short-range shots, and they vary in loft and distance. Here is a breakdown of the common types of wedges and their typical ranges:

Pitching Wedge (PW):

Loft: 44-48 degrees

Distance: 90-125 yards for average golfers.

Gap Wedge (GW):

Loft: 49-53 degrees

Distance: 80-110 yards.

Sand Wedge (SW):

Loft: 54-58 degrees

Distance: 65-95 yards.

Lob Wedge (LW):

Loft: 58-60 degrees

Distance: 60-80 yards.

The loft of a wedge affects its trajectory and distance, with higher lofts resulting in higher trajectories and shorter distances. The choice of wedge depends on the specific shot requirements and the golfer's personal preference.