Last Updated: Oct 31, 2023

Golf Terms: What is a "Tap In"?

In golf terms, a "tap in" is a very short putt (typically less than 1 foot) where the golfer doesn't have to line anything up because the putt is so easy.

Written By: Zach Gollwitzer

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definition

In golf terms, a "tap in" is a very short putt (typically less than 1 foot) where the golfer doesn't have to line anything up. They just walk up and tap it in casually. There is no official distance that determines what a "tap in" is.

how it's used in a sentence

The golfer chipped it close to the pin, leaving themself with a tap in for par.

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