Wednesday, February 6, 2013

12 Terms You Need to Know

Par -  Is the abbreviation for professional average result.  This is the standard score for each hole.

Birdie - A hole that is played one stroke under par.

Bogey - A hole that is played one stroke over par.

Eagle - A hole this is played in two strokes under par.

Tee - The specifically designed area from where the first shot is played from each hole.

Fairway - The short grass located between the tee and the green.  It is much easier to hit the ball out of the fairway than anywhere else.

Rough - The grass that surrounds the entire fairway.  This grass is taller and thicker than the fairway, making it more difficult to hit out of. 

Green - (putting green) The area designated around each hole where putts are played.  This grass is much shorter than any other area across the course. 

Hook - A shot that (for a right-handed golfer) curves sharply to the left.  Although this shot may sometimes be played intentionally, it is very difficult to control.

Slice - A shot that (for a right-handed golfer) curves sharply to the right.  Again this shot may sometimes be played intentionally, but it is very difficult to control.

Mulligan - This is a replay or do-over of a previous shot.  Although it is not allowed in tournaments or professional standards, it is sometimes common in casual rounds.

Handicap - This refers to a numerical calculation of a golfer's playing ability.  It is used to ensure that all golfers have an even chance of winning in competition.










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