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Last Updated: Jan 17, 2024

What is the "Putting Green" in Golf?

The "putting green" represents the area on the golf course where the hole is cut. This is the shortest grass on the course and golfers hit putts on it.

Written By: Zach Gollwitzer

Posted in: Golf Terms

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definition

The "putting green", also known as "the green", represents the area on the golf course where the hole is cut. This is the shortest grass on the course and golfers hit putts on it.

how it's used in a sentence

Nice shot! That's safely on the green!

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