Golf Shot Types: Short Putt

A "short putt" describes a putt in golf that is generally between 3 and 8 feet. It is longer than a tap-in, but still makeable for most golfers.

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definition

A "short putt" describes a putt in golf that is generally between 3 and 8 feet. It is longer than a tap-in, but still makeable for most golfers.

how it's used in a sentence

Nice shot! That should leave you a fairly short putt for birdie.

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