4. GREEN ELEVATION RELATIVE TO THE BALL
A. RAISED GREEN (green is higher than the ball)
What you look for:
- You are hitting uphill
- The green sits above your stance
Why it matters:
- Ball flies shorter
- Approach plays more yards than the number shows
B. LOWER-SURFACE GREEN (green is below the ball)
What you look for:
- You are hitting downhill
- The green sits below your stance
Why it matters:
- Ball flies farther
- Approach plays fewer yards than the number shows