Last Updated: Nov 06, 2023
Golf Terms: Approach Shot
An approach shot describes the shot a golfer hits into the green.
Term Overview
A brief overview of the term including definition, usage, origins, helpful visuals.
definition
An approach shot describes the shot a golfer hits into the green. This could be the tee shot on a par 3, a second shot on a par 4, or any other shot where the golfer is a considerable distance from the hole but is aiming at the green.
how it's used in a sentence
Nice approach shot, it's 3 feet from the pin!
