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Torrey Pines No. 18 Green

An overhead view of the 18th hole at Torrey Pines shows the green as the terminus of the hole.

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Definition: The culmination of a golf hole, where the flagstick and cup are located and where a golfer will "putt out" to end the hole.

Greens can vary widely in shape and size, but are most commonly oval or oblong in shape. They can site level with the fairway or be elevated above the fairway. They can be flat, sloped from one side to the other or contoured all around their surface.

Also Known As: Putting green, golf green, dance floor (slang)

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