A specific stroke in the game of golf is designed for distance control on the putting green. It prioritizes accuracy in terms of how far the ball travels rather than pinpointing its final resting place within the immediate vicinity of the hole. An example would be a long putt from the fringe of the green where the primary objective is to leave the ball within a manageable distance for an easier subsequent putt.
The value of this technique lies in its mitigation of risk. Attempting to sink a long putt can often lead to the ball rolling significantly past the hole, creating a more challenging second putt. Executing this type of stroke well reduces the likelihood of three-putting, leading to lower overall scores. Historically, skillful application of this method has been a hallmark of consistently high-performing golfers.
