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ACE
-
this
is a
term
used
when
a
golfer
makes
a
hole
in
one!
In
other
words,
the
tee
shot
is
hit
and
it
goes
into
the
hole
-
how
about
that!
ADDRESS
-
contrary
to
popular
belief,
this
is
not
where
the
mailman
delivers
to
but
it
is
the
position
of
one's
body
taken
just
before
the
golfer
hits
the
ball.
You
will
often
hear
the
term
"addressing
the
ball"
which
means
the
golfer
is
standing
there
preparing
to
hit
the
ball.
ALBATROSS
- an
old
British
name
for
a
double
eagle.
What's
that
you
say,
two
eagles?
No,
it
means
you
scored
3
under
par
on a
single
hole!
In
other
words,
you
scored
a 2
on a
par
5
hole.
It's
a
very
good
score
and
doesn't
happen
very
often.
APPROACH
-this
is a
short
or
medium
iron,
which
is
played
into
the
green.
Often
referred
to
as
an
"approach
shot".
BACKSPIN
-
this
is a
reverse
spin,
which
causes
the
ball
to
stop
very
quickly
on
the
green.
BACKSWING
-
the
backward
part
of
the
swing
starting
from
the
ground
and
going
back
over
the
top
of
the
golfer's
head.
BAIL
OUT
- a
shot
played
to
the
"safe"
part
of
the
course.
For
example
if
the
flag
is
right
next
to
the
water
and
the
golfer
intentionally
shoots
away
from
the
flag
to
avoid
the
water
-
thus
"bailing
out"
BALL
MARKER
- a
token
or
small
coin
which
is
placed
directly
just
behind
the
ball
in
order
to
mark
the
position
of
the
ball
on
the
green.
This
is
usually
done
to
allow
another
player
who
is
farther
away
to
put
without
hitting
any
other
balls.
BALL
RETRIEVER
- a
long
pole
with
a
scoop
on
the
end
of
it
used
to
get
balls
out
of
water
hazards.
BALL
WASHER
-
com'on,
this
one
is
self
explanatory.
These
are
found
all
over
the
golf
courses
usually
at
the
tee
boxes.
They
clean
and
wash
your
ball.
BANANA
BALL
- A
slice
that
curves
in a
banana
like
shape
from
left
to
right
(for
right-handed
golfers).
BASEBALL
GRIP
-
holding
the
golf
club
like
one
would
hold
a
baseball
bat.
All
10
fingers
are
on
the
grip.
BEACH
- an
expression
for
sandtrap.
(i.e.
I'm
in
the
beach)
BENT
GRASS
-
type
of
grass
which
is
found
in
mostly
in
northern
climates.
BERMUDA
GRASS
-
now
think
about
this
one
for
just
a
minute.
This
is a
type
of
grass
found
mostly
in
southern
climates,
as
it
is
tougher
and
more
resilient
to
harsh
sunlight.
Kind
of
like
you
would
find
in…..that's
right
Bermuda!
You
are
a
genius!
BIRDIE
- a
score
of 1
under
per
for
a
hole.
(i.e.
a
score
of 3
on a
par
4
hole)
BITE
- a
term
used
for
the
action
of
the
backspin
on
the
ball
stopping
it
very
quickly
on
the
green.
BOGEY
- a
score
of 1
over
par
on a
hole.
(i.e.
a
score
of 5
on a
par
4
hole)
BUNKER
-
another
name
for
a
sandtrap.
CADDIE
- a
person
who
carries
a
players
clubs
during
play
and
offers
assistance
in
accordance
with
the
rules.
CARRY
-
the
distance
in
the
air
that
a
ball
must
travel
before
it
hits
the
ground.
(i.e.
you
need
160
yards
to
carry
the
water
means
you
need
to
hit
the
ball
160
yards
in
the
air
to
clear
the
water)
CASUAL
WATER
- no
this
not
water
dressed
in
blue
jeans
and
T-shirt
but
rather
any
temporary
puddles
of
water
on
the
course
which
are
not
supposed
to
be
there,
like
say
for
instance
after
a
rainstorm.
There
is
no
penalty
for
a
player
to
move
his
ball
out
of
casual
water.
CHIP
SHOT
- a
short
approach
shot
with
a
low
trajectory
usually
hit
from
close
to
the
green.
CHIP
IN -
this
happens
when
you
hit
a
chip
shot
(see
above)
into
the
cup.
(Note:
this
is
usually
good!)
CHOKE
-
this
word
has
two
meanings.
One
is
to
grip
lower
on
the
club
than
normal
(you
may
hear
the
term
"choke
down"
on
the
club)
The
other
definition
in
golf
(and
most
other
sports)
means
to
collapse
under
pressure
(i.e.
he
"choked"
under
the
pressure
of
the
Masters).
CHOP
- to
hit
the
ball
with
a
hacking
motion
or
the
word
immediately
after
"pork".
CLUBHEAD
-=
the
hitting
area
of
the
golf
club.
CLUBHOUSE
-
the
main
building
at
the
golf
course
where
players
usually
go
to
have
refreshments
and
tell
about
their
2
under
par
round
(note:
at
times,
you
can
actually
see
their
noses
grow!)
COURSE
RATING
-
the
difficulty
of a
course.
Usually
the
higher
the
course
rating
the
harder
it
is.
CUP
-
the
thing
in
the
hole
that
holds
the
flagstick.
DEUCE
-
hmmm,
now
lets
see,
if
an
ace
is a
hole
in
one,
then
a
deuce
must
be a
hole
in
two!
That's
right
Sherlock!
It
is a
score
of 2
on a
hole!
DIMPLE
-
the
small
round
indentations
on
the
golf
ball.
A
lot
of
really
smart
guys
(some
call
them
scientists)
got
together
and
figured
out
how
many
dimples
would
be
the
ball
fly
straight
and
true.
DIVOT
- a
piece
of
ground
that
is
taken
up
by
the
club
after
hitting
the
ball.
A
good
golfer
ALWAYS
replaces
his
divots
and
tamps
them
back
down
so
they
will
grow
back
again!
DOGLEG
-
this
is
one
of
two
things.
It
is
either
one
of
four
things
that
Rover
walks
on
or
it
is a
hole
that
goes
straight
for
a
while
then
has
a
bend
(or
"dogleg")
to
the
left
or
right.
You
decide
which
fits
here!
DOUBLE
BOGEY
- a
score
of
two
over
par
for
one
hole.
These
are
not
very
good!
DOUBLE
EAGLE
-
NO,
this
is
NOT
two
eagles,
but
it
is a
good
score
for
one
hole!
In
fact
it
is
an
excellent
score
for
one
hole
-
three
under
par
for
one
hole!
(I.e.
a
two
on a
par
five!)
This
is
also
referred
to
as
an
"albatross".
DOWNHILL
LIE
-
the
ball
is
on
the
downslope
of a
hill.
When
a
right
handed
player
addresses
the
ball
his
right
foot
will
be
higher
than
his
left
foot.
DRAIN
- To
make
a
putt
("drain
it")
DRAW
SHOT
-
This
is
when
a
right
handed
player
hits
a
controlled
hook,
which
goes
from
right
to
left.
DRIVE
-
this
is
the
term
which
means
your
tee
shot.
It
is
also
usually
the
way
you
get
to
the
golf
course.
DRIVER
-
This
is
the
club
known
as
the
1
wood.
It
is
usually
the
club
that
hits
the
ball
the
farthest.
It
is
also
a
person
that
very
rich
people
have
to
haul
them
around.
DROP
-
this
is a
way
that
you
get
the
ball
back
in
play
after
hitting
a
shot
into
the
water
or
out
of
bounds.
This
also
happens
to
waitresses
when
they
carry
too
many
plates.
DUB
- a
poorly
hit
shot.
I
"dubbed"
that
shot.
DUFFER
-
one
who
hits
a
lot
of
bad
shots.
Can
also
be
called
a
"hacker".
EAGLE
-
this
is a
bird
in
real
life,
but
in
golf
it
means
a
score
of 2
under
par
on a
hole.
(I.e.
a
score
of 3
on a
par
5
hole)
FACE
-
this
is
what
you
see
when
you
look
in
the
mirror
and
it
is
also
the
part
of
the
clubhead
that
makes
contact
with
the
ball.
FADE
-
this
is a
shot
(for
a
right-handed
golfer)
which
curves
gradually
from
left
to
right.
FAIRWAY
-
this
is
the
area
on
the
golf
course,
which
lies
directly
between
the
tee
box
and
the
green
and
is
cut
really
short
and
maintained
really
nice.
You
want
to
hit
from
this
area
if
at
all
possible.
FAT
SHOT
-
this
is a
shot
which
is
not
good.
The
club
hits
the
ground
behind
the
ball
and
results
in a
poorly
struck
shot
that
usually
doesn't
go
very
far.
FLAGSTICK
-
com'on,
you
gotta
know
this
one.
FLUB
-
see
dub
above.
FOLLOW-THROUGH
-
the
continuation
of
the
golf
swing
to
the
end.
FORE
-
this
is
spelled
differently
than
the
number
4.
This
is
the
term
yelled
when
one
hits
a
shot
toward
another
person
on
the
golf
course
to
alert
him/her
of
impending
doom
from
being
hit
by
the
ball.
FOURSOME
- a
term
given
to a
group
of..com'on
how
many
do
you
think
players?
(hint:
4!)
FREE
DROP
- a
drop
that
you
don't
have
to
pay
for,
really
that
is
correct,
you
get
to
drop
the
ball
and
don't
have
to
add
a
stroke
to
your
score.
This
can
happen
when
there
is
casual
water
on
the
course
or
ground
under
repair.
FRINGE
-
the
closely
cut
area
just
around
the
edge
of
the
green.
FRONT
SIDE
-
the
first
nine
holes
is
usually
referred
to
as
the
"front
side".
GIMME
- a
term
for
a
putt
that
is
close
enough
to
the
cup
that
it
will
certainly
be
made
so
the
other
player
says
"it's
a
gimme"
and
the
player
doesn't
have
to
putt
it.
However,
he
does
need
to
add
this
stroke
to
his
score!
GRAIN
-
this
is
the
direction
that
the
grass
on
the
green
is
growing.
GREEN
-
this
is a
color
and
also
the
term
used
to
describe
the
putting
surface
on
the
golf
course.
GRIP
-
this
refers
to
either
the
part
of
the
shaft
by
which
the
club
is
held
by
the
golfer
or
the
manner
in
which
the
golfer
holds
the
club.
(i.e.
an
overlapping
grip)
GROSS
-
the
total
number
of
strokes
a
player
takes
on
his
round.
GROUNDING
THE
CLUB
-
placing
the
clubhead
on
the
ground
behind
the
ball
at
address
position.
GROUND
UNDER
REPAIR
- an
area
on
the
golf
course
that
is
being
repaired.
Golfers
are
able
to
take
a
"free
drop"
if
their
ball
ends
up
in
ground
under
repair.
HACKER
- a
golfer
who
is
not
very
skilled.
Same
as a
duffer.
HANDICAP
-
The
number
of
strokes
a
player
may
deduct
from
his
actual
(or
gross)
score
to
adjust
his
score
to
that
of a
scratch
golfer.
HAZARD
- a
hazard
is
any
sand
trap,
lake,
pond,
bunker,
etc.
that
may
cause
problems
on
the
golf
course.
It
is
normally
a
good
idea
to
avoid
a
hazard
on
the
golf
course
HEEL
-
what
you
tell
your
dog
to
do
when
walking
him/her
OR
the
part
of
the
clubhead
nearest
the
shaft.
HOLE
- a
4 ½
inch
round
receptacle
that
you
try
to
get
your
ball
into.
HOLE
HIGH
- an
approach
shot
which
is
even
with
the
hole
but
off
to
one
side.
HOLE-IN-ONE
-
see
ACE
above.
HOLE
OUT
-
the
process
of a
player
completing
the
hole.
HONOR
-
the
privilege
of
hitting
first
on
the
next
tee.
The
"honor"
is
gained
by
having
the
lowest
score
on
the
preceding
hole.
HOOK
- to
hit
the
ball
and
have
it
curve
gradually
from
right
to
left
(for
right-handed
golfers).
HOSEL
-
the
hollow
part
of
the
clubhead
that
the
shaft
fits
into.
INTERLOCKING
GRIP
- a
type
of
grip
where
the
little
finger
of
the
lower
hand
is
interlocked
with
the
index
finger
of
the
upper
hand.
IRON
- a
club
with
a
metal
head
which
is
not
a
wood!
JAIL
- a
golfers
term
for
a
ball
hit
into
a
lot
of
trees
which
makes
it
very
difficult
to
hit
your
ball
out
of.."in
jail"
JUNGLE
- a
golfers
term
for
heavy
rough
or
in
the
woods.
(I.e.
in
the
jungle)
KICK
- a
golfers
term
for
bounce.
(I
got
a
bad
kick
means
I
got
a
bad
bounce)
LAG
- to
putt
the
ball
with
the
intention
of
leaving
it
short
of
the
hole
so
that
the
golfer
is
able
to
have
a
very
easy
putt
on
the
next
shot.
LATERAL
HAZARD
-
any
hazard
that
runs
parallel
to
the
fairway.
LIE
-
this
is
what
you
tell
your
wife
when
she
asks
if
you
wane
to
work
and
you
really
went
golfing
OR
it
is
the
position
that
the
ball
ends
up
when
it
comes
to
rest
on
the
ground.
LINKS
-
another
word
for
a
golf
course.
This
originally
meant
a
seaside
course.
LIP
-
the
top
rim
of
the
cup
or
what
you
have
two
of
on
your
face.
LOB
SHOT
- a
shot
that
goes
straight
up
in
the
air
and
stops
very
quickly
on
the
green.
LOCAL
RULES
- a
set
of
rules
for
a
particular
golf
course
as
determined
by
that
course.
LOFT
-
this
is
an
apartment
in
England
OR
it
is
the
angle
of
the
clubface
from
vertical.
MATCH
PLAY
-
this
is a
form
of
competition
by
holes.
Each
hole
is
worth
one
point
no
matter
how
many
strokes
one
player
beats
another
by.
MEDAL
PLAY
-
this
is a
form
of
competition
decided
by
the
overall
number
of
strokes.
This
may
also
be
referred
to
as
stroke
play.
MULLIGAN
- an
extra
shot
which
your
opponent
MAY
allow
you
to
take
if
you
hit
a
really
bad
first
shot.
NOTE:
this
is
NOT
the
way
we
suggest
to
play
golf.
MUNICIPAL
COURSE
- a
public
course
which
is
owned
by a
local
government
agency.
NASSAU
- a
form
of
competition
which
breaks
down
the
play
into
front
nine,
back
nine
and
overall
18
holes.
A
point
is
allowed
for
each
nine
and
the
total
18.
NINETEENTH
HOLE
-
another
term
for
the
clubhouse
or
in
particular
the
bar
at
the
clubhouse.
OFFSET
- a
club
with
the
head
slightly
behind
(or
offset)
the
shaft.
OUT-OF-BOUNDS
-
the
area
outside
of
the
golf
course
limits
in
which
play
is
prohibited.
If
you
hit
the
ball
out
of
bounds
you
must
hit
again
from
the
same
spot.
OVERCLUBBING
-
using
a
club
that
will
hit
the
ball
farther
than
necessary.
PAR
-
the
number
of
stokes
that
is
recommended
to
take
to
complete
a
hole
(or
18
holes).
PENALTY
STROKE
- an
additional
stroke
which
is
added
to a
golfers
score
for
a
rules
violation,
going
out
of
bounds,
losing
a
ball,
or
various
other
situations.
PIN
-
this
is
the
flagstick
or
the
pole
that
is
in
the
cup.
PITCH
- a
short
high
arcing
shot
that
lands
on
the
green
and
usually
stops
quickly
PITCH
AND
RUN
-
same
as a
pitch
but
hit
with
a
lesser
lofted
club
which
causes
it
to
roll
farther
PIVOT
-
the
rotation
of
the
shoulders,
waist,
and
pelvis
during
the
golf
swing
PLAYING
THROUGH
-
the
process
of
slower
players
in
front
of
faster
players
allowing
the
faster
players
to
move
ahead
of
the
slower
group
PREFERRED
LIE
- a
lie
that
may
be
improved
by a
player.
PRO
SHOP
-
the
golf
course
shop
operated
by
the
golf
pro.
PROVISIONAL
BALL
- an
additional
ball
which
is
hit
in
case
the
first
ball
can
not
be
found.
If
the
first
ball
is
found,
it
is
played.
If
the
first
ball
is
not
found,
the
provisional
must
be
played
and
the
player
is
assessed
a
penalty
stroke.
PULL
- a
ball
that
is
pulled
(or
hit)
to
the
left
of
the
target
(for
right
handers)
PUSH
- a
ball
that
is
pushed
(or
hit)
to
the
right
of
the
target
(for
right
handers)
PUTT
-
the
shot
that
rolls
on
the
green
hit
with
the
putter.
PUTTER
-
the
club
with
a
flat
face
used
to
putt.
Often
called
the
"flat
stick"
PUTTING
GREEN
-
the
surface
area
around
the
hole
that
is
specially
prepared
for
putting.
RANGE
-
this
is
the
area
where
you
go
to
practice.
It
usually
has
many
stations
to
hit
practice
shots.
READING
THE
GREEN
-
determining
which
way
the
putt
will
curve
based
upon
the
slope
of
the
green.
ROUGH
-
long
grass
area
adjacent
to
the
fairway.
Normally
you
try
to
avoid
the
rough.
ROUND
-
complete
18
holes
of
golf.
(I.e.
a
round
of
golf
is
the
playing
of
18
holes)
RUN
-
the
distance
the
ball
will
travel
along
the
ground
after
it
lands.
SANDBAGGER
-
this
is a
golfer
who
purposely
tells
others
that
he
is a
worse
golfer
than
he
really
is
in
order
to
gain
an
edge
in
competition.
SAND
TRAP
-
the
common
name
for
a
sand
hazard.
These
are
areas
that
are
filled
with
sand
and
should
be
avoided.
SAND
WEDGE
- an
iron
normally
used
to
hit
the
ball
out
of
the
sand.
It
can
also
be
used
on
short
pitch
shots.
SANDY
- a
player
makes
a
sandy
when
he
hits
a
shot
out
of
the
sand
and
sinks
the
following
putt.
SCRATCH
GOLFER
- a
player
who
has
a
handicap
of
0.
This
player
will
theoretically
shoot
even
par
or
better
every
time
out.
SHORT
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