Opposite of "above the hole". If the approach shot leaves the ball "below the hole", it means that the subsequent putt is going to be uphill. Distance control is less difficult when your ball is not accelerated by gravity on its way to the hole.

Referring to the low side of the hole, the ground that lies downhill of the hole.

when the ball is in a position lower than, or downhill from, the hole on ground that is not level

A position, where the next putt of the golfer will be uphill to the hole, is called below the hole. This occurs, if a hole is in a position where the green slopes. In general it is desired to putt the ball below the hole, because it is much easier and better to judge to putt uphill, than downhill.

Your ball is 'below the hole' on a green if your next putt is uphill. Uphill putts can be struck firmly, meaning that any break is less important and there is less risk of running way beyond the hole. This is particularly true of fast greens, such as one finds in high-level tournaments. The opposite of 'above the hole'.

Once the ball is on the green, below the hole describes the position of the golf ball in connection with the cup or hole.

When the ball is in a position lower than, or downhill from, the hole on ground that is not level.

when the ball is in a position lower than, or downhill from, the hole on ground that is not level Example: As a general rule, particularly in the short game and on faster greens, it is easier to play [..]