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Ace when a player hits the ball directly from the tee into the hole with one stroke. Also called a hole in one.

grip style where (for right-handed players) the pinkie finger of the right hand overlaps & rests in between the index & second fingers of the left hand.

the act of taking a stance and placing the clubhead behind the ball. If the ball moves once a player has addressed the ball, there is a one-stroke penalty.

the position of a player's body relative to the target line of the ball.

the angle at which the club head strikes the ball. This affects the trajectory the ball will travel and spin.

B Back nine the last nine holes of an 18 hole golf course. Playing the back nine is called "heading in".

a reverse spin inevitably placed on any ball that becomes airborne. The spin causes the ball to climb and land softly on the green.

the backward part of the swing starting from the ground and going back behind the head.

a token or a small coin used to spot the ball's position on the green prior to lifting it. This allows the player farthest from the hole to putt first with no obstruction.