R & AThe Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews who oversee golf in Europe, Asia and the Commonwealth
RangeAn area set aside for practice.
RangerA course official who ensures prompt play on a golf course.
Rating MarkerA sign next to the tee which indicates the point from which the holes yardage is measured.
Reading the GreenThe act of determining the preferred path the ball must take in order to go in the hole.
Recovery ShotTo bring the ball back into a favourable playing position from an unfavourable one such as a hazard.
RefereeAn official...
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Dictionary of Golf Terms : Q - Golf Terms
Qualifying SchoolThe process of qualifying for PGA membership.
Quarter ShotA shot hit with a significantly reduced swing.
Quitting on the ballSlowing your swing down before hitting the ball....
Dictionary of Golf Terms: P - Golf Terms
PairingsTwo player groups.
ParThe number of shots a low handicapper should take for a hole or round. The hole par is measured by the number of shots needed to reach the green plus two for the putting. The round par is calculated by adding all the hole par's together.
PartnerPlayers on the same side in the same group or match.
Penalty StrokeA stroke added to a player's score due to a rule infringement, taking relief from a hazard or an unplayable lie.
Perimeter WeightingThe weight of the club head is centred in the middle, thus increasing the sweet...
Dictionary of Golf Terms :N - Terms
Narrow FairwayA Fairway (the cut grass area between tee and green) that is only a few yards across.
Net ScoreA player's score after handicap deductions.
NiblickAnother name for a 9 iron.
Nineteenth HoleThe clubhouse bar after playing 18 holes.
Non-Selective Perimeter WeightingEqual weight over the toe and heel of the club head...
O - Terms of Golf Dictionary
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Dictionary Golf Term:O - Terms
Acronym for Out of Bounds.
ObserverOne who ensures that a golf match or round is played in accordance with the Rules of Golf.
ObstructionsAnything which is man-made that obstructs play.
OffsetThe gap between the club shaft and the club face when held at address, looking from above.
On the Dance FloorWhen the ball has stayed on the green.
OpenA tournament open to both amateurs and professionals.
Open StanceAt address the golfer stands with their front foot further from the ball line than...