Definition: Definitions from the Official Rules of Golf appear courtesy of the USGA.
Line of Putt: The "line of putt" is the line that the player wishes his ball to take after a stroke on the putting green. Except with respect to Rule 16-1e, the line of putt includes a reasonable distance on either side of the intended line. The line of putt does not extend beyond the hole.
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