Examples of putt in a Sentence
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Though Garcia pulled a bogey out with a wonderful backspin-heavy approach and solid putt, Burmester could play it safe and two-putt for a par and the win.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2024
But the New Hampshire resident would rather mentor younger coworkers and chat up clients than measure putts on a green.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
This week, Lee pulled out his phone in between putts on the practice green at Griffith Park and scrolled through his contacts on KakaoTalk, the popular Korean messaging app referenced by Fink.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024
Though brilliant shots have been a hallmark of the 15-time major champion’s career since, that putt, his emphatic celebration and Koch’s call remain one of Woods’ defining moments.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Pavon raised his arms in celebration and shouted before hugging his caddie after the putt rolled in as dusk began falling at the municipal course high above the Pacific Ocean.
—Bernie Wilson, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
His final round featured five birdies – including an excellent long putt on the fifth – as well as some wayward moments: a double bogey on the second hole and three further bogeys on the eighth, 11th and 16th.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024
Schauffele opened with a 15-foot eagle putt on the par-5 first and was relatively quiet until taking care of the par 5s on the back and adding birdies at the short par-4 10th and a tee shot to 7 feet on the par-3 16th.
—Doug Ferguson, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024
Golfers can put aside to-do lists and any lingering stresses —if only for 18 holes — and concentrate on hitting an incredible drive or making an unbelievable putt.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2024
But the New Hampshire resident would rather mentor younger coworkers and chat up clients than measure putts on a green.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
This week, Lee pulled out his phone in between putts on the practice green at Griffith Park and scrolled through his contacts on KakaoTalk, the popular Korean messaging app referenced by Fink.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024
Though brilliant shots have been a hallmark of the 15-time major champion’s career since, that putt, his emphatic celebration and Koch’s call remain one of Woods’ defining moments.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Pavon raised his arms in celebration and shouted before hugging his caddie after the putt rolled in as dusk began falling at the municipal course high above the Pacific Ocean.
—Bernie Wilson, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
His final round featured five birdies – including an excellent long putt on the fifth – as well as some wayward moments: a double bogey on the second hole and three further bogeys on the eighth, 11th and 16th.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024
Schauffele opened with a 15-foot eagle putt on the par-5 first and was relatively quiet until taking care of the par 5s on the back and adding birdies at the short par-4 10th and a tee shot to 7 feet on the par-3 16th.
—Doug Ferguson, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024
Golfers can put aside to-do lists and any lingering stresses —if only for 18 holes — and concentrate on hitting an incredible drive or making an unbelievable putt.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Scots, literally, shove, gentle push, from putt, put to put
First Known Use
circa 1754, in the meaning defined above
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“Putt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/putt. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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