MajorsThe most significant golf championships. In the men's game these are:- The Masters, the U.S. Open, the British Open, and the PGA Championship. - see major championships in almanac.
Make the cutTo qualify for subsequent rounds in a tournament.
MalletA putter shaped like a mallet.
MarkerThe person responsible for recording the score of a player (normally another player) - see Tee Marker.
MarshallOne who controls the crowd during tournaments.
MashieOld fashioned hickory shafted iron varieties of which were similar to today's...
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Golf Terms of K & L
Dictionary of Golf Terms: K - Golf terms
Kitty LitterColloquialism for sand bunker.
Knockdown ShotA shot played low into the wind.
Dictionary of Golf Terms: L- Golf terms
LagWhen a golfer attempts to putt the ball near to the hole not caring whether it goes in or not.
Lateral Water HazardA water hazard which runs parallel to the fairway.
LayoutThe design of the course.
LieThe position of the ball at rest.
LineThe intended...
The H & I - Golf terms
Hack or HackerA poor golfer.
Halve A HoleIn match play, refers to a draw when both opponents take the same number of shots to complete the hole.
Halve A MatchIn match play, refers to a draw when both opponents have won the same number holes in the round.
HandicapThe number of strokes a player is given to adjust his score to that of standard scratch. It allows golfers of different abilities to compete on equal terms.
Handicap AllowanceYour adjusted handicap depending on the type of competition you have entered.
Handicap...
G - Golf terms
GallerySpectators at a tournament or match.
Get DownTo putt the ball into the hole.
Get LegsA term used by golfers to encourge the ball to roll when they suspect it may stop short.
GHINGolf Handicap Information Network.
GimmieWhen an opponent decides that it is not necessary to play the next shot, normally because you are close to the hole.
Go to SchoolTo study the travel of a previous putt to 'read' the green.
Golf AssociationAn organisation recognised by the R&A that runs events and promotes golf within a region.
GorillaSomeone...