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Grain

Grain

The direction that blades of grass and grass runners grow on a golf course. The grain is often referred to on a putting green, since the direction of the individual leaves of grass can have an effect on the distance and direction the ball rolls when a golfer is putting (Play Golf America). This is a concern because when putting, a golfer wants to have a great deal of control over the ball’s movements on the grass, and wants only his putting skill — not external factors — to influence the ball’s roll. If a putt sends the ball against the grain of the grass, the ball will be slowed by the grain (Kelley, About.com).

Modern maintenance practices on greens and short grass length have reduced the influence of the grain on the ball (United States Golf Association).

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