Green (Putting Green)
Course Areas
Explained Simply
The closely mowed area of grass surrounding the hole where you putt. The hole (cup) is always on the green.
Example
“Once your ball lands on the green, you switch to your putter and roll the ball toward the hole.”
Why it matters
This is where most of the final strokes happen. Good putting saves scores more than anything else.
Common beginner mistake
Chipping or pitching onto the green without repairing your ball mark after landing.
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Course Areas
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- Fringe (Collar)The slightly-longer-grass ring surrounding the putting green. Your ball is near the green but not technically on it.
- ApronAnother term for the fringe — the transitional grass area between the fairway and the putting green.
- Pin / FlagstickThe pole (with a flag on top) placed in the hole on the green so you can see where the hole is from a distance.
- Line of PuttThe imaginary path you expect your ball to travel from where it rests to the hole on the putting green. Stepping on another player's line is poor etiquette.