Flagstick

usgb/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

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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.

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'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.

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'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.

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