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putting green

American  

noun

Golf.
  1. green.


putting green British  
/ ˈpʌtɪŋ /

noun

  1. (on a golf course) the area of closely mown grass at the end of a fairway where the hole is

  2. an area of smooth grass with several holes for putting games

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of putting green

First recorded in 1840–50

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But unlike other players who might have a kink in their swing or yips on the putting green, Korda hadn’t lost the mechanics that make her the envy of men’s and women’s players alike.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026

Outside, the dwelling boasts a pool and spa, a firepit with built-in seating, an external dining area and lounge space, and even a putting green.

From MarketWatch Nov. 24, 2025

So I honestly just went to the putting green for five minutes and simplified it.

From Barron's Nov. 21, 2025

"The big thing is getting the speeds," said Kenyon, who will be prowling the practice putting green "keeping on top of the maintenance" of his players.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2025

A massive resort-size swimming pool nestles amid boulders and manicured lawns, adjacent to a huge putting green.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

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