approach shot

/əˌproʊtʃ ʃɑt/

Other forms: approach shots

Definitions of approach shot

1. noun

   a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green
   synonyms: approach

   types:

   chip, chip shot

   (golf) a low running approach shot

   pitch, pitch shot

   a high approach shot in golf

   type of:

   golf shot, golf stroke, swing

   the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it