Basic Terminology
Tee markers (Rule 11-2)
When teeing off on a hole, the ball must be behind the tee markers. (Draw an imaginary line between the two markers and tee your ball behind that line.)
As it lies (Rule 13)
Play the ball as it lies. This means you may not improve the way the ball is sitting. If you are on the green, you may mark and pick up your ball to clean it, but while anywhere else on the course, you must play the ball as it lies. See the USGA rule book for special circumstances like winter rules, obstructions, standing...
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Golf Terms for Starting of Golf
19th hole
A worldwide affectionate name given to the bar in the clubhouse. It is considered "good etiquette” to go for a drink with your playing partner after your game. If you have played a matchplay tie it is the winner who should buy the first drink.
9 & 85 & 43 & 1etc.
The result of a matchplay tie. i.e. when the amount of holes up exceeds the holes remaining to play. The most you can win by in this sort of match is by ten and eight, as you will have won the first ten holes and only eight remain
Address position
The description...