approach shot
Definition
Noun: A golf stroke played from the fairway or rough, typically with a lofted club, intended to land the ball on the putting green. It is the shot that "approaches" the green, setting up a potential putt.
Usage
This term is used specifically in the sport of golf to describe a particular type of shot. It is a compound noun where "approach" modifies "shot" to specify its purpose.
Examples
- His approach shot landed just two feet from the pin.
- She practiced her approach shots for hours to improve her short game.
- A good approach shot is crucial for scoring well in golf.
Advanced Usage
- To hit/strike an approach shot: This is the standard verb collocation.
- He hit a perfect approach shot with his nine-iron.
- The term implies a specific intent and is not used for drives, putts, or shots from hazards like bunkers.
Variants and Related Words
- Approach (noun): Can be used as a shorter, informal synonym for "approach shot."
- His approach to the 18th green was magnificent.
- Pitch shot: A very short, high-trajectory approach shot.
- Chip shot: A low-running shot played from very close to the green.
Synonyms
- Green shot: A less common synonym emphasizing the target.
- Lay-up shot: In a broader sense, but a lay-up is typically a strategic shot to avoid a hazard, not necessarily aimed directly at the green.
Related Phrases
- On in regulation: A phrase describing the result of a successful approach shot, meaning the ball is on the green in the expected number of strokes (e.g., on a par 4, being on the green in two strokes).
- He got on in regulation with a solid approach shot.
Noun
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a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green
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he lost the hole when his approach rolled over the green
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