aceHole in one.
addressPosition of body and feet prior to putt.
adventure golfNon-standardised minigolf course, characterised by wide open fairways and undulating greens.
air shotTo swing and miss the ball completely, counted as a stroke in putting but not in minigolf aka whiff.
all squareTerm used in match play, meaning that both competitors have won the same number of holes. Neither has the lead.
back doorWhen the ball drops into the hole after rolling around the rim of the cup to the far side, it has gone in the back door.
back nineHoles 10...
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European Golf terminology
Ace
A hole in one
Away
The player whose ball is furthest from the hole. "Who's away?"
Birdie
One stroke under par
Bogey
One stroke over par
Bunker
A sand trap or hazard
Caddie
Person who accompanies a player, carries their golf bag and gives advice.
Cart (also: buggy)
Small vehicle for transporting two players and their golf bags.
Chip
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