Golf Terms Flashcards
(20 cards)
What are the three basic types of clubs?
Woods, Irons, and Putters
Which club hits farther, Irons or Woods?
Woods.
Do you use the pitching wedge when a golfer wants to hit the ball over 200 yards?
No.
Does swinging the club as hard as you can the best way to achieve accuracy and distance?
No.
Is the stance/set-up is one of the phases of the swing?
Yes
Should you put more of your body weight into the front foot when talking the stance/set-up?
No.
Is the green the area where the golfer tees off?
No.
What do you yell when someone is in danger of being hit by a golf ball?
“Fore.”
Why should you play golf?
All of the above (something about comradery and good as you get older).
What is a low approach shot that is close to the green?
A “Chip.”
Does an intentional swing that does not contact the ball count towards a golfer’s score?
Yes, it does.
What are the two most popular golf grips?
Interlocking and Overlapping.
What do you call a piece of turf removed from the ground by the club head when making a shot?
A Divot.
What is a fade (for a right-handed golfer)?
A shot that goes left to right.
What is the opposite of a hook?
A Slice.
What is the predetermined number of hits/strokes to complete a hole called?
Par.
One stroke over Par is called?
Bogey.
Two strokes under a Par is called?
Eagle.
How should your eyes be positioned when taking a swing?
Leveled and focused on the ball.
After the player tees off, the desired landing area is where?
Both the fairway and the green.
