Flagstick

/ˈflæɡ.stɪk/
noun

A flagstick is a vertical pole with a flag at the top that is placed in the hole on a golf green to indicate the hole's position.

The golfer aimed carefully at the hole, using the flagstick as a reference point.
Visual representation of "flagstick" - A flagstick is a vertical pole with a flag at the top that is placed in the hole on a golf green to indicate the hole's position.

Often appears as...

  • golf course flagstick
  • remove the flagstick

Usage tips

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General

noun

A flagstick is a vertical pole with a flag at the top that is placed in the hole on a golf green to indicate the hole's position.

The golfer aimed carefully at the hole, using the flagstick as a reference point.
Visual representation of "flagstick" - A flagstick is a vertical pole with a flag at the top that is placed in the hole on a golf green to indicate the hole's position.

Often appears as...

  • golf course flagstick
  • remove the flagstick

Usage tips

Neutral

General

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "flagstick"
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Golf Context

In golf, the presence of the flagstick can affect the way players putt. Players often choose to leave it in or take it out based on their strategy.

'I prefer to leave the flagstick in while putting for better accuracy.'
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Visual Aid

The flagstick serves as a vital visual guide on the golf course, helping players gauge distances and angles to the hole.

'From afar, the flagstick looked like a beacon guiding me to the hole.'
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Avoid Confusion

Be aware that while 'flag' can refer to various items, in golf, 'flagstick' is specifically used to denote the pole marking the hole.

'Don't confuse the flagstick with other markers on the golf course.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Golf Context

In golf, the presence of the flagstick can affect the way players putt. Players often choose to leave it in or take it out based on their strategy.

'I prefer to leave the flagstick in while putting for better accuracy.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Visual Aid

The flagstick serves as a vital visual guide on the golf course, helping players gauge distances and angles to the hole.

'From afar, the flagstick looked like a beacon guiding me to the hole.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Confusion

Be aware that while 'flag' can refer to various items, in golf, 'flagstick' is specifically used to denote the pole marking the hole.

'Don't confuse the flagstick with other markers on the golf course.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Golf Context

In golf, the presence of the flagstick can affect the way players putt. Players often choose to leave it in or take it out based on their strategy.

'I prefer to leave the flagstick in while putting for better accuracy.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Visual Aid

The flagstick serves as a vital visual guide on the golf course, helping players gauge distances and angles to the hole.

'From afar, the flagstick looked like a beacon guiding me to the hole.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Confusion

Be aware that while 'flag' can refer to various items, in golf, 'flagstick' is specifically used to denote the pole marking the hole.

'Don't confuse the flagstick with other markers on the golf course.'
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