Example Sentences

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Hull, who hit 13 of 14 fairways last Friday, totalled 63 putts in the first two rounds.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Two putts later and a second jacket was his, a one-shot victory over Scheffler.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

His only slip-up came on the short par-four third, where he badly overcooked his second and took three putts from 49 feet.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Readers argue that “gimme” putts affect sportsmanship, pace of play and the overall enjoyment of the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Both took fives on the hole, missing long putts; and the battle was still all square.

From Fore! by Loan, Charles Emmett Van