What Does Release Mean in Golf?
Also known as Roll.
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Shots & shot shapes
Golf term
Release
Release in practice
On a links course, smart players land the ball short and let it release toward the pin. Total distance = carry + release, so firm, dry conditions add yards even when your strike doesn't change.
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