Break
The amount a putt curves due to slope, grain, or other factors on the putting green.
What does break mean in golf?
Reading break is one of golf's most difficult skills. Putts curve based on the contour and slope of the green, the speed of the putt, the grain direction of the grass, and even moisture conditions. Uphill putts break less than downhill putts because they are traveling faster. Professional caddies and green-reading books help players estimate break, but experience and feel remain essential to judging it correctly.
Related Golf Terms
Green
The smooth, closely mown putting surface surrounding the hole where players finish each hole.
Lag Putt
A long putt where the primary goal is getting the ball close to the hole rather than sinking it.
Three-Putt
Taking three putts to hole the ball once on the putting green, generally considered a wasted stroke.
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