Golf terminology | 20 Golf Terms & Definitions

Certainly! Here are some common golf terminology:

Birdie: When a player completes a hole in one stroke under par.

Bogey: When a player completes a hole in one stroke over par.

Par: The standard number of strokes it should take a skilled golfer to complete a hole or course.

Eagle: When a player completes a hole in two strokes under par.

Albatross: Completing a hole three strokes under par.

Hole-in-One: When a player gets the ball into the hole with just one stroke from the tee.

Fairway: The closely mown area between the tee and the green where most shots are ideally played from.

Green: The area of specially prepared grass around the hole where putting takes place.

Rough: The longer grass found outside the fairway, making shots more difficult.

Sand Trap/Bunker: A depression on the golf course filled with sand, designed to make shots more challenging.

Tee Box: The area where a hole begins, marked by designated markers or tees.

Stroke Play: A scoring system where the total number of strokes taken throughout the round determines the winner.

Match Play: A scoring system where the winner of each hole is determined by who completes the hole in the fewest strokes.

Mulligan: A do-over shot, usually allowed in casual games, after a poor shot without penalty.

Double Bogey/Triple Bogey: Completing a hole two or three strokes over par, respectively.

Caddie: A person hired to carry a player's clubs and offer advice and assistance on the course.

Handicap: A numerical measure of a golfer's playing ability, used to level the playing field in competitions between players of different skill levels.

Dogleg: A hole that bends sharply to the left or right, requiring strategic shot placement off the tee.

Out of Bounds (OB): Areas on the course where play is prohibited, often marked by white stakes or lines.

Gimme: A short putt that is conceded by opponents in casual play without requiring it to be holed out.

These are just some of the terms commonly used in golf. There are many more specific to different aspects of the game and different situations on the course.

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