Ever wonder what all those golf terms mean? What’s a bogey? What is all this talk about the back side? How much does a free drop cost? Unless you know the answers to these questions, you had better read up here. We’ve tried to make it a little easier for you and even inserted a couple of funnies too. We’ve researched our massive memories (that is the 1st funny!) and come up with a whole bunch of golf terms to assist you on the course and in the clubhouse. That’s right, you can be that guy who knows all the cool things to say… read on!
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”.
APRON – The closely cut area just around the edge of the green. Often referred to as the “Fringe”.
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 putt 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 – Come on, this one is self explanatory. These are found all over the golf course 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 par 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.
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”.
APRON – The closely cut area just around the edge of the green. Often referred to as the “Fringe”.
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 putt 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 – Come on, this one is self explanatory. These are found all over the golf course 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 par 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.
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