putting surface
The golfer carefully putts the ball across the putting surface toward the hole.
Noun: 1. The smooth, closely mown area of grass surrounding the hole on a golf course: This is the prepared surface on which golfers use a putter to roll the ball into the hole. It is characterized by its short, even grass and is the final part of each hole.
The term "putting surface" is used specifically in the context of golf to refer to the green. It describes the part of the course where precision in rolling the ball is paramount. * The golfer carefully read the slope of the putting surface before making his putt. * After a good approach shot, her ball landed safely on the putting surface.
- "To hit the putting surface": This phrase describes a golf shot (usually an approach shot) that lands and stops on the green, which is a key objective for players.
- His iron shot was accurate, successfully hitting the putting surface.
- Green (n): This is the most common and direct synonym for "putting surface" in golf.
- The ball rolled across the green and into the bunker.
- Putting green (n): A compound term that is essentially synonymous with "putting surface," emphasizing its function.
- Green: The standard term for the putting surface.
- Dance floor (golfing slang): Informal slang for the putting surface, implying it is where the final, precise "dance" with the ball happens.
The golfer carefully putts the ball across the putting surface toward the hole.
- an area of closely cropped grass surrounding the hole on a golf course
- the ball rolled across the green and into the bunker