: a golf stroke made on a putting green to cause the ball to roll into or near the hole
puttverb
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For many, these moments are every bit as memorable as Sunday's final putt.—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 After his first two shots, Els seven-putts from 2 feet.—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026 Korda then preceded to three-putt, including missing a 2-footer for par.—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026 The Cedar Park venue will feature two 18-hole putt putt courses designed with technology that allows players to track their scores digitally.—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for putt
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Scots, literally, shove, gentle push, from putt, put to put