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False Front

Sloped front portion of green

Pronunciation

/fɔːls frʌnt/

Definition

A deceptive front section of a green that slopes back toward the fairway, causing balls that land there to roll off the putting surface. False fronts punish shots that come up short and require precise distance control.

Example

"The false front rejected his approach shot."

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