Golf Terminology Flashcards
(31 cards)
What does ‘tee’ refer to in golf?
A small stand used to elevate the ball for the first stroke on each hole.
What is a ‘fairway’?
The main area of short grass between the tee and the green.
What is the ‘rough’?
Areas of longer grass bordering the fairway, making shots more difficult.
What is a ‘green’?
The closely mowed area around the hole where putting occurs.
What is a ‘bunker’?
A sand-filled hazard, usually near the fairway or green.
What is a ‘hazard’?
A general term for difficult areas such as bunkers or water.
What is a ‘lie’?
The position and angle at which the ball rests on the ground.
What is a ‘stance’?
The position of a golfer’s feet when addressing the ball.
What is a ‘grip’ in golf?
The way a golfer holds the club.
What is a ‘swing’?
The motion used to hit the golf ball with a club.
What is a ‘drive’?
A long-distance shot, typically made from the tee box using a driver.
What is an ‘approach shot’?
A shot intended to land the ball on the green.
What is a ‘chip shot’?
A short, low shot typically used around the green.
What is a ‘pitch shot’?
A short shot with a higher trajectory than a chip, usually 20–50 yards.
What is a ‘putt’?
A low-speed shot played on the green to roll the ball into the hole.
What is a ‘draw’?
A controlled shot that curves slightly from right to left (for a right-handed golfer).
What is a ‘fade’?
A controlled shot that curves slightly from left to right (for a right-handed golfer).
What is a ‘hook’?
An unintended sharp curve from right to left (for a right-handed golfer).
What is a ‘slice’?
An unintended sharp curve from left to right (for a right-handed golfer).
What is a ‘shank’?
A mishit where the ball is struck by the hosel, causing an unpredictable shot.
What is a ‘mulligan’?
An informal do-over shot, not allowed in official play.
What does ‘handicap’ mean in golf?
A numerical measure of a golfer’s potential ability, used to level the playing field.
What is a ‘scratch golfer’?
A player with a handicap of 0, meaning they typically shoot par.
What is a ‘duffed shot’?
A poorly executed shot, often where the ground is hit before the ball.
