Question on terminology

[haplesshacker]

Could someone please tell me what a clutch putt is, or what clutch putting is please, and what a 'knock-down' shot is?

I see these terms being referred to in golf mags, but don't know what they mean.

Ta.

 

[Ste_Denial]

this is the answer i found on wikianswers

"Clutch putt" is simply a term that is frequently used for a putt which a player must make, especially where there is a lot of pressure on them, for an average golfer it may simply be a 6 foot par putt, for a professional it could be a 10 footer to win a tournament or get into a play off.

 

[brendy]

I think a knock down shot is where you go up a club or two asnd hit it easier and lower to keep it out of the wind.
Clutch putt is when you make a game changing putt, it a difficult putt for par which could otherwise ruin a card etc.
I believe there are several views on these though.

 

[jammydodger]

I think the previous 2 replies have hit the mark , exactly right on both.

 

[RGDave]

Don't care for either term....

 

[haplesshacker]

Thanks for that Dave. It's just that I like to know what the terms mean when reading articles in golf mags.

 

[mono217]

Pressure putts... I eat pressure like a fat kid eats cake lol