The player’s position as he addresses the ball before playing it.

A short shot intended to hit the green (area of closely mowed grass around the flag-stick) and get the ball as close to the hole as possible.

An attempted shot… that misses the ball (but it counts as one stroke).

Self-explanatory. A ball with a lot of backspin will stop very quickly once it hits the green.

A score of 1 stroke below Par (set score).

A score of 1 stroke over Par (double bogey: +2; triple bogey: +3).

Usually hollow hazards filled with sand, found either on the Fairway or around the green, always at strategically located sites to make things a little more complicated.

Qualification test held by certain clubs with a certificate attesting to appropriate behavior and skill. The card gives beginners access to the main course.

A little shot hit short and sharp around the green to get the ball as near to the hole as possible.

see Pitch & putt.