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Chunked Shot

Club hits ground before ball

Pronunciation

/tʃʌŋkt ʃɒt/

Definition

A poor contact where the club hits the ground behind the ball before making contact, resulting in a shot that travels much shorter than intended. Also called a fat shot or heavy shot, it's often caused by swaying or improper weight transfer.

Example

"She chunked her approach and left it short of the green."

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