Thursday, November 14, 2013

Golf Terms and their Definition

AddressThe act of setting the body and club up to the ball when preparing to hit a shot.
AimingThe act of aligning the clubface to the target.
AlignmentThe position of the body in relation to the initial target.
BackswingThe motion that involves the club and every element of the body in taking the club away from the ball and setting it in position at the top of the backswing from which the club can be delivered to the ball at impact.
Baseball GripA grip in which all ten fingers are placed on the grip of the club.
BirdieA score of one-under par on a hole.
BogeyA score of one-over par on a hole.
Bump and RunA pitch shot around the green in which the player hits the ball into a slope to deaden its speed before settling on the green and rolling towards the hole.
BunkerA hollow comprised of sand or grass or both that exists as an obstacle and, in some cases, a hazard.
CaddieA person hired to carry clubs and provide other assistance.
CarryThe distance a ball will fly in the air, usually to carry a hazard or safely reach a target.
Cart PathUsually a black top, concrete or dirt path that connects the tee box to the green.
ChipA chip is a very short shot used when the ball is close to the green but not on the green. The intention of the chip is to make the ball roll low to the ground and go in or near the hole.
Chip and RunA low-running shot played around the greens where the ball spends more time on the ground than in the air.
Club FaceThe actual part of the club you want to hit the ball on. This is the flat part of the clubhead (which may be at an angle).
Club HeadThe part of the club you hit the ball with.
DivotThe turf displaced when the club strikes the ball on a descending path. It also refers to the hole left after play.
Double BogeyA score of two-over-par on a hole.
Double EagleA score of three-under-par on a hole.

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