Good-Good
Common Phrases
Explained Simply
An informal agreement in match play or casual rounds where both players concede each other's short putts at the same time — both pick up without putting.
Example
“You both have tap-ins inside 2 feet. One player says 'good-good?' — both nod, pick up, and move to the next hole.”
Why it matters
Good-good speeds up play and keeps the round friendly. Only valid when both players agree — never pick up without a mutual concession.
Common beginner mistake
Assuming a putt is 'good' unless it's explicitly offered. Wait for a verbal concession.
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Common Phrases
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- GimmeA 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.
- Match PlayA format where you compete hole-by-hole. Win a hole, go 1-up. Lose it, go 1-down. Most holes won = winner.
- 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.