greens

Example Sentences

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He misjudged shots on the 10th, 11th and 12th holes, with his ball falling off the back of the greens as he posted three successive bogeys.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

“The greens obviously are very receptive with them expecting this wind,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Not everyone is dreading the nightmare of windy conditions drying out the greens this weekend, though.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Wispy fescue and undulating and fast greens add further layers of complexity to Shinnecock's fearsome reputation.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Abel ate grass and young violet greens, fresh food with the juice of life.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig