The degree/angle of the face of the club. While in play the Lie is the position/location of the golf ball. When a golfer hits a ball into a wooded area numerous times during a round and continues to hit the trees trying to get out of the woods. Refers to one 18-Hole circuit around the Golf Course. You have “lipped out” when your ball hits the lip but doesn’t go in the hole.
When trying to reach the Green could be a risky shot and it is a lot safer to hit a drive or fairway shot short of the Green. A juicy lie indicates the ball is sitting on top of grass as if it is mounted on a short Tee.Ī ball hit into the deepest and rough area on the golf course.Ī golfer who asks for a good kick is hoping for the ball to bounce in a good position.Ī nervous reaction when a golfer has a short putt (3 to 4 feet) remaining for the next Putt. Where the golfer uses his “hand” to nudge the ball into a better lie.Ī ball that is in an unfortunate lie and dubious whether the ball can be struck well for a good golf shot.Ī putted ball close enough to the hole to be accepted by the other players. When a right-handed player strikes the ball such that it curves sharply from right to left. The right to tee off first based on having the best score on the last hole or being furthest away from the hole. Setting the heel of the golf club on the ground.Ī numerical representation of a golfer’s playing ability. Where only the top half of the ball is visible when buried in a Sandtrap.Ĭlosely mown grass surrounding the Green.Ī shot so close that only a short putt is needed, and the other players agree can count automatically without being played.Īn expression shouted at a ball that looks like it’s going to land short of the target. On any given Green taking four putts to get the ball in the hole. Where the golfer uses his “foot” to push the ball into a better position.
The ball is “Flopped” onto the putting surface.Ī terrible shot which causes a loss in scoring. The teeing ground located closest to the green.Ī golf shot which is hit quite high and short, which upon contact with the Green, rolls very little and stops. Shouted when the ball is heading towards someone. Hit from the rough, a ball which goes a lot further than envisioned. The centre, short-mown portion of a golf hole in between the teeing ground and the green. The longest club with the biggest head, used for tee shots as it’s designed to hit the ball the farthest.Ī golf course that is shorter and has a lower par than regular golf courses suitable for beginner golfers and juniors.Ī golf shot (right handed golfer) in which the ball gradually moves left to right. The first shot taken at the teeing ground at each hole. The small chunk of turf that is dislodged when a club head strikes the ground as a player hits the ball.Ī golf shot (for a right-handed golfer) where the ball slowly moves right to left. When a shot that only goes forward a few feet.Ī ball that curves right to left on a low trajectory and off target.Ī hole/flagstick that is located on the back of the green.
COMMON LINGO MEANING PROFESSIONAL
Reference to players in a Professional Tournament who have the earliest Tee times (when the dew is still on the course), in the third or fourth round of the tournament. The hole on the green – 4.5-inch diameter, 4-inch-deep. Putting action where the ball stops short of dropping into the cup. Short shot usually made from just off the green. Hitting the ground behind the ball before impact with the ball. If faced with a difficult shot, a golfer will choose a play-it-safe club that is within his capabilities to properly complete the shot. The player can move the ball without penalty. If you hit the ball into inescapable thick rough.Ī build-up of water on the golf course after heavy rain that is not part of a water hazard. To be prepared for a different situation where you need to hit a certain shot you will need to take additional clubs – one higher and one lower known as a Bracket. If a ball has lots of backspin it is said to “bite” because it stays close to where it landed or may spin back toward the player. If a ball appears to be going past the hole a player may shout “pray” or a more humorous way can be to shout, “grow teeth!”. Hitting the golf ball at trees and obtaining a good score despite it. The ball travels in a ”banana-shaped” curve. A very sharp fade shot known as a “slice”. When you hit the ball casually with the back-side of the putter to “Hole” a very short putt.
Like a marching rhythm: Left-right-left, in the game of golf it means hitting the ball out of bounds to the left then to the right the next time. This means a score of three strokes under Par, which as you can imagine is very rare. When the putted ball refuses to fall into the hole.Ī golf shot which travels a considerably longer distance than planned. Hitting the ball into the hole in one swing of the club. A golfer’s best game which is executed on a regular basis.
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