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Sand Save

Getting up-and-down from bunker

Pronunciation

/sænd seɪv/

Definition

Successfully completing a hole by getting out of a bunker and into the hole in just two shots—one from the sand and one putt. Sand save percentage is a key statistic that measures a player's ability to scramble from bunkers.

Example

"Her sand save on 18 secured the win."

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