In golf, a “knee-knocker” is a nervous reaction to a short putt that for someone some reason gives the golfer trouble when it should be easy.
Origin
The term “Knee Knocker” is a reference to “knees knocking”, which is a term used for when someone is nervous or anxious about something.It is related to the golf term “Jelly Legs”, but instead of being a short and rather easy [putt][1], Jelly Legs usually come about because of the pressure present when faced with a shot or right before the first tee when there are a lot of people watching.
What Makes a Golf Shot a Knee Knocker?
Knee knockers are any short putts that give the golfer trouble or a case of nerves for some reason or another. Usually, a knee knocker putt is just between 3 to 6 feet in length.Knee knockers are often missed, despite a great performance, it could end in a knee knocker.
Knee Knocker used in Commentary
Commentators or watchers can use the term knee knocker in several ways. Common examples include:- He played that [bunker][2] shot
knee knocker to make par.
- She faced a knee-knocker after a
[1]: https://www.sportspundit.com/golf/terms/1339-putt
[2]: https://www.sportspundit.com/golf/terms/864-bunker