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Last Updated: Oct 31, 2023
The shortest club in the bag, the putter is what golfers use on the green and occasionally from the fringe.
Written By: Zach Gollwitzer
Posted in: Golf Terms
A brief overview of the term including definition, usage, origins, helpful visuals.
The shortest club in the bag, the putter is what golfers use on the green and occasionally from the fringe.
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