Some common terms in the game of golf.

When a score for a hole is three strokes under par e.g. 2 strokes are made for a par 5 and as you can imagine is quite an achievement.

A type of rubber used in golf ball manufacture resulting in a soft ball which generates plenty of spin that stops well on the green. Usually it creates balls with plenty of control but usually reduces [..]

When a hole is played in one stroke under par, e.g. 2 strokes for a par 3

A hole that is played one stroke over par, e.g. 4 strokes for a par 3. Can be prefixed with double, triple or quadruple for 2 , 3 or 4 strokes over par. Any more and we usually call it a wipe (unless [..]

Also called sand trap and is a sand filled area of the course designed as a hazard around the green or fairway.

Is usually used interchangeably for the hole in the green but refers to the lining used inside the hole.

This refers to the grass and dirt removed on hitting the ball and the resulting hole that is left. Most better players take divots after the point of contact with the ball. It indicates they are corre [..]

Flight of the ball that is curving gently to the left for a right handed player (vice versa for a left handed player). This is usually the preferred ball flight of better players as it results in more [..]

When the ball comes to rest in a water hazard or in an unplayable position, a drop may be made. Depending on the situation the drop is made one or two club lengths from the balls position or the bound [..]