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Golf Terms: What is a Putter?

The shortest club in the bag, the putter is what golfers use on the green and occasionally from the fringe.

Written by Zach

Last Updated: Oct 31, 2023

Definition

The shortest club in the bag, the putter is what golfers use on the green and occasionally from the fringe.

Usage

I just got a new putter yesterday!

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