approach shot

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approach shot - a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green; "he lost the hole when his approach rolled over the green"

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golf, golf game - a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes

golf shot, golf stroke, swing - the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it

chip shot, chip - (golf) a low running approach shot

pitch shot, pitch - a high approach shot in golf

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As they walked the picturesque fairways that have since been scorched by the likes of Tiger Woods, finessed by Phil Mickelson and played host to countless others, Morgan shared golf tips, joked around and put a wicked draw on an approach shot for an eagle on hole 17.

LEARNING FROM THE PROS CONWAY WHERE SHE BELONGS LA REINA GOLFER TAKES ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

Finally, the 512-yard 17 for those with the fortitude and form to play the pro tees offers a relatively straight fairway, but spikes the difficulty with a creek to shoot over with the approach shot and a tricky bunker to the left of the green.

Stone Ridge worth the drive off 17 by Gilbert, Craig / Northern Ontario Business

The undulating green falls off in the back, encouraging an approach shot that rolls rather than carries to a rear flag.

Course of history: at the Architects Club, a lesson in design awaits ... by Rogers, Paul / Chief Executive (U.S.)

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