Golf Terms Flashcards

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What is a 'Par' in golf?

Three above par

The amount of shots it takes an average player to make on a hole (correct)

One above par

Two under par

What is a 'Birdie'?

One under par

What is an 'Eagle'?

Two under par

What is an 'Albatross'?

Three under par Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Condor'?

Four under par Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Bogey'?

One above par Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Double Bogey'?

Two above par Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Triple Bogey'?

Three above par Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Quadruple Bogey'?

Four above par Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Club' in golf?

What a player uses to hit the ball with Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Face' of a golf club?

The part of the club the ball hits Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Shaft' of a golf club?

The long, metal part of a club that runs between the head and the grip Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Grip' of a golf club?

The part of the club of which the player holds Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Head' of a golf club?

The part of the club connected to the shaft but not the grip; contains face Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Tee'?

A small object that is used to prop the ball off the ground in order to hit it easier on the teebox Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Teebox'?

The place on every hole where each player must tee off Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Stroke' in golf?

A shot, or when a player hits the ball with his/her club Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Penalty' refer to in golf?

When a player receives a stroke or two for cheating, landing in a hazard, ignoring rules, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Drop' in golf?

The appropriate process for placing a ball back in play after it lands in a hazard Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Hazard' in golf?

A part of the course that includes water, hard-to-play land, etc.; the player may receive penalty strokes if he/she lands here; marked by yellow or red stakes Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Out of Bounds' mean in golf?

Grounds that do not belong to the course or are unplayable; marked by white stakes Signup and view all the answers

What do Yellow and Red Stakes signify on a golf course?

Mark Hazards Signup and view all the answers

What do White Stakes signify on a golf course?

Mark Out of Bounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Fairway' in golf?

The appropriate place to hit besides the green; the grass is relatively short for easy hitting Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Rough' in golf?

The considered inappropriate place to hit a ball; it is more difficult to hit out of this area Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Fescue' in golf?

Even taller than the rough and even more difficult to get out Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Green' in golf?

Known as 'The Dance Floor,' this place is where people putt their balls into the cup Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Hole' in golf?

There are eighteen, nine, or five on every course Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Cup' in golf?

Where the flag is and where a player must hit his/her ball into in a certain amount of strokes Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Driver'?

'The Big Dog,' this club is used for the longest distance hitting and only on the teebox Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Wood' in golf?

Drivers used on the fairway, hit a fairly long shot Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Hybrid' club?

Clubs that are a mix between a wood and an iron, hit a long shot but still shorter than a wood's shot Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'Iron' club?

An 'iron' club that is used for short to long distance shots on the fairway, fescue, teebox, or rough Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Wedge' in golf?

Used to 'wedge' underneath the ball for high shots to the green; can also be used for chipping Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Putter'?

It 'putts' the ball into the cup on the green Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Ball' in golf?

What a player uses in the game to get into the cup; mostly is played white; small Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Flag' on a golf course?

Used to signify where the cup is and at what spot on the green the cup is Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Slope' in golf?

The way the green 'leans,' the way the ball will roll on the green Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'Approach' shot?

A shot to the green Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Par 3' hole?

A hole with a par of 3 strokes Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Par 4' hole?

A hole with a par of 4 strokes Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Par 5' hole?

A hole with a par of 5 strokes Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'Alice' in golf?

A short-missed putt Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Long' mean in golf?

A shot that was missed and was too long Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Short' mean in golf?

A shot that was missed and was too short Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Etiquette' refer to in golf?

Respect from one player to another on the course; includes not talking in other players' backswing, replacing divots, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Golf Terminology Overview

Par: Average number of strokes an expert player should take to complete a hole.
Birdie: One stroke less than par.
Eagle: Two strokes less than par.
Albatross: Three strokes less than par.
Condor: Four strokes less than par.
Bogey: One stroke over par.
Double Bogey: Two strokes over par.
Triple Bogey: Three strokes over par.
Quadruple Bogey: Four strokes over par.

Equipment Terms

Club: Tool used by players to hit the ball.
Face: The part of the club that strikes the ball.
Shaft: Long, vertical part connecting the grip and the head of the club.
Grip: The part of the club held by the player.
Head: The part of the club that contains the face and is attached to the shaft.

Course Components

Tee: Small object used to elevate the ball on the tee box.
Teebox: Designated area where players start each hole.
Stroke: The act of hitting the ball.
Hazard: Areas on the course that are challenging to play from, often marked by yellow or red stakes.
Out of Bounds: Area not part of the playable course, indicated by white stakes.

Course Markings

Yellow and Red Stakes: Indicate hazard areas.
White Stakes: Define out-of-bounds regions.

Playing Areas

Fairway: Well-maintained area of short grass leading to the green.
Rough: Grass area longer and more challenging than the fairway.
Fescue: Tall grasses that are even harder to navigate than rough.
Green: Smooth area where putting occurs, also referred to as "The Dance Floor."
Cup: The hole where the ball must be sunk, marked by a flag.

Types of Clubs

Driver: Club used for long-distance hits from the tee.
Wood: Similar to drivers, used for long shots from the fairway.
Hybrid: Combines features of woods and irons for versatility.
Iron: Used for various distances; can be employed in multiple areas of the course.
Wedge: Designed for high shots, especially around the green.
Putter: Specifically for putting the ball into the cup.

Gameplay and Strategy

Ball: The key object used to play the game, typically white and small.
Flag: Marks the location of the cup on the green.
Slope: Affects how the ball rolls on the green, indicating the incline of the surface.
Approach: A shot aimed at reaching the green.

Hole Types

Par 3, Par 4, Par 5: Classifications of holes based on the number of strokes expected to complete them (3, 4, or 5 respectively).

Other Terms

Alice: Refers to a short-missed putt.
Long: A shot that overshoots the target.
Short: A shot that falls short of the intended distance.
Etiquette: Respectful behavior on the course, including silence during swings and repairing the course.

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