Golf Terms of K & L

Dictionary of Golf Terms: K - Golf terms

Kitty Litter	Colloquialism for sand bunker.
Knockdown Shot	A shot played low into the wind.

Dictionary of Golf Terms: L- Golf terms

Lag	When a golfer attempts to putt the ball near to the hole not caring whether it goes in or not.
Lateral Water Hazard	A water hazard which runs parallel to the fairway.
Layout	The design of the course.
Lie	The position of the ball at rest.
Line	The intended trajectory of the golf ball.
Line of Play	The intended travel of the ball after it has been struck.
Line of Putt	The intended travel of the ball after it has been struck on the green.
Links	Golf course within 4 miles of the coast.
Lip	The edge of the hole.
Lob Shot	A shot where the flies to maximum height and minimal distance, normally used to hit the ball from close range when trying to avoid an obstacle.
Local Rules	Additional rules pertaining to a given course.
Loft	The angle of the clubface in relation to the ground which dictates the trajectory of the ball as it rises in the air. 0 degrees loft is perpendicular to the ground.
Long Game	That part of a golfer's game which involves hitting the ball over 180 yards.
Loose Impediments	Natural objects on the course which are not fixed into place such as stones.
Lost Ball	Any ball which cannot be located once struck.
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