putts

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Two putts later and a second jacket was his, a one-shot victory over Scheffler.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

His only slip-up came on the short par-four third, where he badly overcooked his second and took three putts from 49 feet.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The sight of Player holing birdie putts and celebrating by lifting one young fan into his arms, contrasted superbly with nine-year-old Frankie Fleetwood's focus and determination to clear the water and hit the ninth green.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Since we eliminated gimme putts toward team scores, everyone is much happier, with less grumbling about outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But the greatest gain from treating putting as a sclaffing process is the less delicate manipulation required when short putts are in question.

From The Happy Golfer Being Some Experiences, Reflections, and a Few Deductions of a Wandering Golfer by Leach, Henry