<P> The putting green , or simply the green , is an area of very closely trimmed grass on relatively even , smooth ground surrounding the hole , allowing players to make precision strokes on it . To `` putt '' is to play a stroke on this surface , usually with the eponymous `` putter '' club , which has very low loft so that the ball rolls smoothly along the ground , and hopefully into the cup . The shape and topology of the green can vary almost without limit , but for practical purposes the green is usually flatter than other areas of the course , though gentle slopes and undulations can add extra challenge to players who must account for these variations in their putting line . The green typically does not include any fully enclosed hazards such as sand or water ; however , these hazards can be -- and often are -- placed adjacent to the green , and depending on the shape of the green and surrounding hazards , and the location of the hole ( which often changes from day to day to promote even wear of the turf of the green ) , there may not be a direct putting line from a point on the green to the cup . </P>
<P> The putting green , or simply the green , is an area of very closely trimmed grass on relatively even , smooth ground surrounding the hole , allowing players to make precision strokes on it . To `` putt '' is to play a stroke on this surface , usually with the eponymous `` putter '' club , which has very low loft so that the ball rolls smoothly along the ground , and hopefully into the cup . The shape and topology of the green can vary almost without limit , but for practical purposes the green is usually flatter than other areas of the course , though gentle slopes and undulations can add extra challenge to players who must account for these variations in their putting line . The green typically does not include any fully enclosed hazards such as sand or water ; however , these hazards can be -- and often are -- placed adjacent to the green , and depending on the shape of the green and surrounding hazards , and the location of the hole ( which often changes from day to day to promote even wear of the turf of the green ) , there may not be a direct putting line from a point on the green to the cup . </P>
part of golf course where grass is kept short
part of golf course where grass is kept short
The putting green
The putting green