Roll

Full Definition

Roll is the distance the ball travels along the ground from first bounce to where it stops. It's determined by landing angle (steeper = less roll), spin rate (more spin = less roll), ball speed at landing, and ground conditions (firm = more roll, soft = less).

Optimal RangeGeneral guidance based on tour averages. Your optimal range depends on swing speed, physical attributes, and individual technique. Many golfers succeed with metrics outside these ranges.

Why It Matters

Roll is why you need to know your landing zone, not just total distance. High spin, steep landing angle shots check up quickly. Low spin, shallow landing shots run out significantly.