Yardage ChartA printed card detailing the layout and yardage of each hole on the course.
Yardage RatingThe stroke index of the hole, Index 18 being the easiest on the course, 1 the most difficult.
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Dictionary of Golf Terms: W - Golf Terms
WaggleThe movement of the club head as the golfer prepares to swing.
Water HazardPonds, lakes, rivers or ditches on the course, always marked by yellow or blue posts.
Water holeA hole where the approach necessitates hitting the ball over a water hazard.
WedgeA metal club designed to give loft rather than distance. Used for high shots into the green.
WhiffMissing the ball during a swing.
WhinsHeavy Rough.
WhippingThe straps used to re-inforce the join between the club head and shaft.
WhippyA shaft with greater than normal flex.
Winter GreenA temporary...
Dictionary of Golf Terms : T - Terms
TakeawayWhen the clubhead is moved back from the ball at the start of a swing.
TeeA small peg stuck into the ground on which a golf ball is placed. Also area where golfers play first stroke of any given hole.
Tee MarkerBoundary on the tee behind which a drive must be made. The ball must be placed onto the tee within two club lengths of the tee marker.
Tee TimeScheduled start time.
Teeing groundArea from which players start each hole.
TempoThe speed of a golfer's swing.
Temporary greenA green used when the normal green is under repair or when the...
Dictionary of Golf Terms: S Golf Terms
Sand TrapA sand bunker.
Sand WedgeAn iron club designed to lift balls out of sand hazards.
SandyWhen a golfer still makes their par after escaping from a sand hazard.
SclaffWhen the club strikes the ground well behind the ball.
ScoopTo scoop the ball into the air rather than loft it.
ScorecardThe card on which a golfer records his score during play.
Scotch foursomeWhere players play in teams of two taking alternate shots. Each hole is started alternatively as well.
ScrambleTeam competition where players play from the position of the best ball...