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Four-Putt

Taking four putts to hole out

Pronunciation

/fɔːr pʌt/

Definition

The dreaded scenario of needing four putts to finish a hole after reaching the green. Four-putts are rare even among amateurs and typically involve severe misreads, lip-outs, or leaving putts woefully short multiple times.

Example

"The four-putt on 17 cost him the tournament."

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