A
Ace : Hole in one. A shot that allows the ball to go directly into the hole from the tee.
Address : The player's position when he is about to hit the ball .
Approach: A shot intended to send the ball onto the green.
Apron : The grass border is shorter around the green, but longer than the green itself.
B
Backspin : Spin applied to the ball to make it roll backwards after landing.
Ball Marker : A small object used to mark the position of the ball on the green.
Ball Striking : The quality of the contact between the ball and the club
Bent Grass : A type of grass often used on greens due to its fine texture and density.
Birdie : Score of one stroke under par on a hole.
C
Caddie: A person who carries the player's clubs and provides advice.
Carry : The distance the ball travels through the air.
Chipping : A short, low shot intended to land on the green and roll towards the hole.
Clubface : The part of the club that strikes the ball.
D
Divot : A piece of turf that is cut out when the club strikes the ground.
Dogleg : A hole with a sharp bend in the fairway.
Double Bogey : A score of two over par for a hole
Drive : A shot played from the tee with a driver.
E
Eagle : A score of two under par for a hole.
Etiquette : The rules of conduct and respect on the course.
F
Fairway : The well-maintained area between the tee and the green.
Fade : A shot that curves slightly from left to right for a right-handed player.
Fore : A warning shout to alert others of a ball heading towards them.
G
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Green : The area around the hole with very short grass.
Grain : Direction in which the grass grows on the green, influencing the trajectory of the ball.
Grip : The way a player holds the club.
H
Handicap : A system of scoring that allows players of different abilities to compete fairly.
Hole-in-One : See "Ace".
Hook : A shot that curves sharply from right to left for a right-handed player.
I
Impact : Moment when the club makes contact with the ball.
Interlocking grip : Grip where the fingers of the right hand and the left hand intertwine.
Iron : A type of club with a metal head, used for precision shots.
J
Jigger : Club mainly used for putting shots or for getting out of light rough (a less common term today)
K
Knockdown Shot : A low-flying shot with less loft, used to combat the wind.
L
Lag : A long putt intended to get the ball close to the hole without necessarily holing it.
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Lie : The position of the ball on the ground.
Links : Type of course located by the sea, characterised by undulating terrain and few trees.
Loft : The angle of the clubface that affects the trajectory of the ball.
M
Match Play : A form of competition where each hole is a separate contest..
Mulligan : An informal extra stroke allowed after a poor shot, usually on the first tee
O
Out-of-Bounds : An area outside the course boundaries where play is not allowed.
P
Pace : The speed of the ball or the green.
Par : The standard number of strokes set for a hole.
Pitch : A short, high shot intended to land softly on the green.
Putter : A club used mainly on the green.
R
Rough : The area around the fairway with taller and denser grass.
Rookie : Golfer who is starting in a professional competition.
S
Sand Trap : See "Bunker".
Scramble : A team format where all players hit from the location of the best shot.
Shank : A mishit where the ball strikes the hosel of the club.
Slice : A shot that curves sharply from left to right for a right-handed player.
Stableford : Point system where each stroke earns a certain number of points based on the score relative to par.
Stroke Play : A form of competition where the total score for all holes is counted.
T
Tee : A small stand used to elevate the ball on the first stroke of each hole.
Top : A shot where the ball is struck above its center, causing a low, rolling trajectory.
U
Unplayable lie : Situation where the ball is unplayable, the player taking a penalty to free themselves.
Up-and-Down : Saving par by getting the ball into the hole in two strokes from off the green.
V
Vardon grip : Grip of the club where the little finger of the right hand rests on the index finger of the left hand.
Victory lap : Ball that spins around the hole before falling inside.
W
Wedge : A club used for short, high shots.
Whiff : Missing the ball completely during a swing.