Golf Terms: What is a Fade Shot?

Also known as a "cut", for right-handed players, this is a shot that starts left of the target, curves left to right, and ends at the target.

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definition

Also known as a "cut", for right-handed players, this is a shot that starts left of the target, curves left to right, and ends at the target.

how it's used in a sentence

Many tour pros prefer to play a fade off the tee due to its accuracy.

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