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    Does anyone know what the uneven patches in the green are called when referring to the game of bowls?

    Question #18800. Asked by mardypants. (May 05 02 2:56 PM)


    sundayboy

    		RUBS. As in 'rub of the green'

    May 05 02, 5:29 PM

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