Reading the Green (or Putt)The entire process involved in judging the break and path of a putt.
ReleaseThe act of freely returning the clubhead squarely to the ball at impact, producing a powerful shot.
RhythmThe coordination of movement during the golf swing or putting stroke.
ScorecardThe scorecard tells you the length of each hole from each tee box as well as the "par" rating for the hole. Golfers keep track of their score on these cards.
ScrambleTo recover from trouble or a popular form of team play in which the team members pick the ball...
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Golf terms and their Definition
HeelThe part of the clubhead nearest the hosel. A shot hit off the heel is said to be “heeled.”
HookA shot that curves sharply from right to left for righthanded players.
HoselThe part of the club connecting the shaft to the clubhead.
Hybrid ClubThis type of club is new in the last few years and is a cross between an iron and a fairway wood. Hybrids usually replace longer irons (3, 4, 5, 6 irons) or fairway woods.
ImpactThe moment in the swing when the club strikes the ball.
IronIrons are typically the thinnest club heads in your bag. A typical...
Golf terms and their Definition
DownswingThe swing forward from the top of the backswing.
DrawA shot that flies slightly from right to left for righthanded players.
DriverA "driver" is typically the longest club in the bag. It is intended to advance the ball as far as possible. This club requires the most skill to use and some newer golfers will find they hit other clubs further with a driver.
Driving RangeAnother term for a practice area. Also known as a golf range, practice range or learning center.
EagleA score of two-under-par on a hole.
ExplosionA shot played from a sand...
Golf Terms and their Definition
AddressThe act of setting the body and club up to the ball when preparing to hit a shot.
AimingThe act of aligning the clubface to the target.
AlignmentThe position of the body in relation to the initial target.
BackswingThe motion that involves the club and every element of the body in taking the club away from the ball and setting it in position at the top of the backswing from which the club can be delivered to the ball at impact.
Baseball GripA grip in which all ten fingers are placed on the grip of the club.
BirdieA score of one-under par...