Refers to a ball on any sloping green positioned so that the next putt is downhill. Downhill putts are harder to judge for speed and slope, and also riskier, so the good golfer aims to keep his ball 'below the hole' at all times.

A hole in one.

Three under par score at a hole. Known as a 'double-eagle' in the US.

Short or medium shot to either the pin or putting green.

To remove and hold flag whilst another player putts.

The person furthest way from the hole and the first to play.

The last nine holes of a golf course. Also a tee position that makes hole the longest.

Your ball is 'below the hole' on a green if your next putt is uphill. Uphill putts can be struck firmly, meaning that any break is less important and there is less risk of running way beyond the hole. This is particularly true of fast greens, such as one finds in high-level tournaments. The opposite of 'above the hole'.

Best score on a hole by partners in a best-ball match.

One under par score on a hole.