A player who rarely hits the ball in a consistent line. One who sprays the ball.

  A lie when the ball is sitting down slightly, usually in a small depression.

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

  Refers to a score made over more than one round of play, or by two or more players playing as partners.

  The act of aligning the clubface to the target.

  The position of the body in relation to the initial target.

  A hole played three strokes under par. Also called a double eagle.

  A term that describes the relative angle which the clubhead approaches the ball at impact which, in turn, helps determine the distance and trajectory which the ball travels.

  The grass surface on the perimeter of the green that separates it from the surrounding fairway or rough. Also known as frog-hair, or fringe.

  A shot hit towards the green or towards the hole.