Golf terms and their Definition

Reading the Green (or Putt)	The entire process involved in judging the break and path of a putt.
Release	The act of freely returning the clubhead squarely to the ball at impact, producing a powerful shot.
Rhythm	The coordination of movement during the golf swing or putting stroke.
Scorecard	The scorecard tells you the length of each hole from each tee box as well as the "par" rating for the hole. Golfers keep track of their score on these cards.
Scramble	To recover from trouble or a popular form of team play in which the team members pick the ball in the best position and everyone plays from that spot.
Setup	The process of addressing the ball, so that the club and body are properly aimed and aligned.
Shaft	The thing that connects the grip and the clubhead. Typically made of metal or graphite.
Shank	When the ball is struck on the hosel of the club, usually sending it shooting off to the right.
Shape	To curve a shot to fit the situation. The word is also used to describe the flight of the ball. (The usual shape of his shots was a fade.)
Short Game	Those shots played on and around the green, including putting, chipping and pitching, and bunker shots.
Sky	A high, short shot caused by the clubhead striking the underside of the ball. Also known as a "pop-up."
Slice	A ball that curves from left to right to a greater degree than a fade.
Sole	When referring to equipment, it is the bottom of a club. When referring to the swing, it is the point when the sole of the club touches the ground at address.
Square	A term frequently used in golf. It can be used to describe a stance or to describe contact with the ball. It can also refer to the status of a match (they were all-square (tied) at the turn.)
Stance	The position of the feet at address.
Stroke Play	Also known as medal play, it is a form of competition based on the cumulative number of strokes taken, either over one round or several.
Swaying	An exaggerated lateral movement of the body on either the backswing, forward swing, or both, which results in inconsistent shotmaking.
Sweet Spot	The point on the clubface where, if it is struck with an object, the clubface will not torque or twist to either side.
Swing Plane	An imaginary surface that describes the path and angle of the club during the swing.
Takeaway	The movement of the club at the start of the backswing.
Target Line	An imaginary (often visualized) line drawn behind and through the ball to the point a player is aiming. If the player is planning to curve the ball, this point is the initial – not the ultimate – target.
Tee Box	The area where players tee off to start a hole.
Tee Time	A "tee time" is the time your group is assigned to begin play. This is the time the group should be on the tee ready to play rather than the time you should arrive at the golf course.
Tempo	The speed of the swing (not necessarily the clubhead speed.)
Texas Wedge	A term describing a shot played with a putter from well off the green. It is a good shot for players who lack confidence in their chipping and pitching, or in extremely windy conditions.
Three-Quarter Shot	A shot played with a shortened backswing and lessened arm speed.
Timing	The sequence of motions within the golf swing.
Toed Shot	Any shot hit off the toe of the club.
Topped Shot	A low, bouncing shot caused by the bottom of the club striking the top half of the ball.
Touch	A player’s sense of feel, generally around the greens.
Visualization	A mental image of a swing or shot or even an entire round.
Wedge	A "wedge" is a special type of iron used for hitting the shortest shots in golf. This club usually has an "S", "W", "L", or a number such as 55, 56, or 60 on it.
Whiff	A complete miss. Also known as an "air ball."
Yips	A condition, generally believed to be psychological, which causes a player to lose control of his hands and club. In Great Britain, the condition is referred to as the "Twitchies."