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What is a vale in golf?
Low-lying area or small valley on a golf course, often naturally occurring or created through course design to add strategic interest and visual appeal.
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A low-lying area or small valley on a golf course, often naturally occurring or created through course design to add strategic interest and visual appeal. Vales typically feature different turf conditions, drainage patterns, and playing challenges compared to elevated areas of the course. These depressions can collect water during wet conditions and may require different club selections or shot strategies. Vales add topographical variety to course design and create unique playing situations that test golfers' adaptability and course management skills.
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