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Above the Hole

Above the Hole

Above the Hole

Describes the position of the ball when it comes to rest on the area of the green that is higher elevation than the hole. Whether the whole green is sloped or the green has bumps and dips in elevation, if the ball stops on any part of the green that is higher than the hole, if the ball is uphill from the hole, it's described as above the hole.

An above the hole ball will need to travel downhill to reach the hole. An above the hole shot is considered more difficult to make and control than a below the hole shot (Kelley, about.com).

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Above the Hole

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