Golf Gear Buyer's Guide

Ace

A hole in one. The shot off the tee makes it into the hole and only one shot is taken to complete the hole.

The position of the body before taking the first swing.

Usually used in the phrase "approach shot". Refers to the shot that plays to get the ball from the fairway onto the green.

Refers to the backwards rotation of the ball on it's flight where the top of the ball is spinning back towards the player. Causes the ball to stop very quickly on the green.

A score of one under par on a single hole.

A score of one over par on a single hole.

Sometimes called a "Double Eagle", an Albatross is a score of three under par on a singlehole.

The angle between the ground and the club sole at correct address. Limits how much contact the club has with the ground. The only time golfers really need to worry about bounce is when they're bu [..]