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Practice Green

Area for putting practice

Pronunciation

/ˈpræk.tɪs ɡriːn/

Definition

A dedicated green area near the clubhouse used for practicing putting before a round. Practice greens should be maintained to match the speed of the course greens, allowing golfers to calibrate their putting stroke and get a feel for the day's conditions.

Example

"He spent 20 minutes on the practice green."

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