Gimme
Common Phrases
Explained Simply
A very short putt (usually inside the grip-length of your putter) that your playing partners agree to concede without you actually putting. Casual play only.
Example
“Your ball is 8 inches from the hole. Your partner says 'that's good' — you pick it up and count it as holed.”
Why it matters
Speeds up pace of play on short putts. In match play, conceding a putt is a legitimate move. In stroke play, all putts must be holed.
Common beginner mistake
Assuming every short putt is automatically a gimme. Always wait for the offer — don't pick up without being told it's good.
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Common Phrases
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- Lag PuttA long putt where your primary goal is to leave the ball close to the hole (within 2–3 feet) rather than trying to hole it.
- Inside the LeatherA casual rule for conceding putts — if your ball is closer to the hole than the distance from the putter head to the grip (roughly 18–20 inches), the putt is 'good' and you pick it up.
- Match PlayA format where you compete hole-by-hole. Win a hole, go 1-up. Lose it, go 1-down. Most holes won = winner.
- Stroke PlayThe most common format — every stroke counts for the entire round. Lowest total score wins.