__ __ _____ ___ _ __ ___ __ _ ___ | \/ || _ || \ | | / \ / __| / \ | | | _| | || |_| || || || || || | | | __ | || || | | |_ | |\/| || _ || /| || || | | ||_ || || || |__ | _| |_| |_||_| |_||_||_\|_| \__/ \____| \__/ |___/ |_| ___________________________ / \ | A D V A N C E T O U R | \___________________________/ Mario Golf Advance Tour Golf Dictionary FAQ By: Chris/BostonFuse51 For the Game Boy Advance platform Copyright 2005 Chris. All Rights Reserved Version 1.2 O=========================================================================O / TABLE OF CONTENTS \ O=============================================================================O 1. Version History 2. Frequently Asked Questions 3. Letters A-C 4. Letters D-F 5. Letters G-I 6. Letters J-L 7. Letters M-O 8. Letters P-R 9. Letters S-U 10. Letters V-Z 11. Legal/Illegal Information 12. Credits +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ O=========================================================================O / 01. VERSION HISTORY - [-] \ O=============================================================================O Version 1.0 January 3rd, 2005: Started and finished the guide. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 1.1 January 10th, 2005: reformatted the guide a little. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 1.2 March 4th, 2004: Just added in some more stuff to the guide. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ O=========================================================================O / 02. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - [-] \ O=============================================================================O In this section I will put in all the questions I get asked in help e-mails. If you would like to send me a help e-mail, e-mail me at bbeltchris92@netscape.net, and I will gladly answer it, and add in to this section in this guide. Ask Away. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Question: How many holes are there on a golf course? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer: Typically, a golf course consists of 18 holes, a front nine and a back nine. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Question: Who is currently the best golfer? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer: In my opinion, it is Vijay Singh, if not him than Phil Mickelson +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ O=========================================================================O / 03. LETTERS A-C - [-] \ O=============================================================================O ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address - Taking a stance and preparing to hit the ball. In a hazard, your club may not touch the ground. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Against - Refers to hitting the ball into the wind. The ball won't go as far, so use a more powerful club or hit the ball low. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Air Ball - A ball with a trajectory much higher than the golfer intended. Usually results in a short shot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Albatross - A score of three strokes under par on a hole. An albatross is tougher to get than a hole in one. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alternate - A game in which two players on a team take turns hitting the same ball. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Approach - A short-distance shot to the pin, usually sixty yards or less. Chip and pitch shots are often used for approaches. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Approach Shot - A shot aimed at the pin from off of the green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Approach Wedge - This club, abbreviated to AW has good loft and falls between the PW and SW for distance. Requires an accurate sense of distance and direction. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apron - Refers to the greens edge. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average - The average number of a set of statistics. Average scores and other shot data are saved under story status. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average Drive - A golfer's average distance off the tea box. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average Putts - The average number of putts a golfer takes on a hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average Score - The average of all your scores in 18-hole rounds. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AW - Abbreviation for approach wedge. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter B ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back Tee - A tee box from which golfers hit the first shot of a hole. Farther from the hole than the closer tee box. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Backspin - A front-to-back spin on the ball that causes it to rise and float in the air. Makes the ball bite on impact. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Backswing - During the swing, the backward movement of the club from rest to the set position. A smooth backswing halting at the set position is important. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baffy - Another name for the 4-wood. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ball - The round, white thing you hit with a club. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ball Mark - The dent or hole your ball makes when it hits the green. You should always repair your ball marks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bare Ground - A spot where the grass is thin and dirt is visible. Missing on bare ground can have terrible repercussions, so watch your timing! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baseball Grip - A method of gripping the club, using all ten fingers on the grip with no overlapping. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beach Bunker - A bunker that neighbors a water hazard. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bent Grass - A fine, smooth grass used on some greens. Bent greens are much more difficult to read. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best Drive - The longest tee shot that you have ever had. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best Gross - This is the best true total score, not including a handicap. It is a true measure of a golfer's skill. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best Position - The best, most strategic spot to aim for on a golf hole. Hit best positions consistently and you will score well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best Score - The lowest number of strokes you've ever taken to play a full round. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bet - A wager on holes won, score, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birdie - A term for holing out in one stroke less than par. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bite - The act of the ball stopping quickly as a result of backspin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blind - A state where the pin or green can't be seen from the tee due to a dogleg or shadows. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blowup Hole - Any hole where you miss several shots, making a decent score for that hole, an impossibility. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bogey - A score of one stroke over par on a single hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Break - To score under par for a hole or a round. Usually a result of playing good, aggressive golf. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Break Ratio - The percentage of holes on which a golfer breaks par. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bump and Run - A low, short chip shot, which stresses the roll after landing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bunker - A hazard made of sand, also known as a sand trap. There are various types of bunkers, and you should try hard to avoid all of them. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter C ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caddie - A caddie helps a player by carrying clubs and offering shot advice, and other assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caddie Master - Caddie masters oversee caddies deal with foursome or group formation, and set start time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carry - The distance the ball travels from the time it's hit until it first touches the ground. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cavity Back - A type of iron with a hollow backside and thicker edges, which give it a larger sweet spot. These clubs take away a little distance, but they also reduce the number of missed shots. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champion Tees - The longest and most difficult tee box on a hole. Also referred to as black tees. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chili Dip - When a short chip or pitch shot is hit fat, causing the ball to go much shorter than intended. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chip - An approach shot where the ball is hit high, lands on the green, and rolls slowly toward the cup. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chip in - To sink the ball in the cup from a short distance off the green. Usually done with a club other than a putter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleek - You don't have one in this game, but it's roughly equivalent to a 1- iron or a 5-wood. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Club - The stick used to hit the ball. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Club Champion - The winner of a club championship. Also referred to as "club champ" for short. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Club Championship - A championship tournament sponsored by a country club. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Club Face - The grooved part on the front of a club head that directly impacts the ball. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Club Number - The number listed on the bottom of a golf club. Generally corresponds to the loft of a club. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Club Set - The clubs carried in the caddie bag during play. Rules permit up to 14 clubs per set. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clubhouse - A country club's main building, where the lounge and locker rooms are located. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Collar - A green's edge. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Competition Golf - Competing against other golfers in competitions such as tournaments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Concede - When a player recognizes that his or her opponent will hole out on the next shot and gives up. Don't forget to add one stroke for conceded shot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course - The venue where golf is played. Normally even par is 72. A course generally has 18 holes, a front nine and a back nine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Layout - The shape of the course, including the locations of cups, greens, and hazards. Use it to plan a strategy or manage your plan of attack. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Management - Using strategy to make the wisest, not longest, shots to post the best possible score. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Rating - A means of expressing course difficulty for a scratch player. By comparing ratings, you may find a par 73 course to be tougher than a par 71 course. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Creek - A water hazard that flows through a course or hole. Landing in one will cost you a penalty stroke. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cross-bunker - A bunker that cuts across the fairway. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cup - The hole in the green that you aim for. Marked by a flag, or "pin," to be visible from afar. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ O=========================================================================O / 04. LETTERS D-F - [-] \ O=============================================================================O ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter D ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dance Floor - A slang term for a green. See the definition for "green." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dead Aim - Aiming for the pin rather than in front of it when attacking the green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deep - Refers to a drive that's hit really far. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deep Rough - An area of grass that's longer than rough and even harder to escape. If your ball lands here, your first priority should just be to get it out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defending Champion - A golfer in a tournament who won the last time it was played. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dimple - An indentation on a golf ball. Dimples affect ball control and air resistance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Divot - A chunk of grass the club pulls up when it makes contact with the ball. Always replace your divots. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dogleg - A hole whose fairway turns sharply between the tee and the green. The shape of the hole is reminiscent of a dog's leg, hence the name. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dormie - In match play, the moment when a player can win the round by tying his or her foe on the next hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dormie Hole - In match play, a hole on which player can win the round by tying. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Double Bogey - Two strokes over par. On a par 4 hole, a double bogey would be a score of 6. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Double Eagle - Same as an albatross. The chances of hitting a hole in one are better than hitting an albatross. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Double Par - Refers to two times a hole's par. If you take 8 strokes on a par 4 hole, you score a double par. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Double Sandy - Hitting from a fairway bunker into a greenside bunker and holing out in two from there. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Doubles - When two players on one team compete against other double teams. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Doubles Cup - A tournament in which players on teams of two alternate hitting a single ball. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Downhill Lie - When a golfer addresses the ball and the back foot is higher than the front foot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Downswing - The part of the swing where the club begins its downward motion and then strikes the ball. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Draw - An outside-in shot where the ball starts to the outside then draws back in toward the target. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dribble - A terribly missed shot that only rolls the ball ahead a tiny bit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drive - A shot hit with a driver from the tee box. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Driver - The wood with the longest drive distance. A good drive will help you win long drive contests. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drives-in-fairway Ratio - The percentage of holes on which the tee shot lands properly in the fairway. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Driving Contest - A competition to see who can drive the farthest off the tee on a given hole. In these competitions, the ball must land on the fairway. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Driving Iron - An alternate name for a 1-iron, which is an uncommon club. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Driving Range - A practice facility where golfers can practice a variety of different shots. Good shots are easier to hit at the range. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drop - To physically drop a ball in a playable area after hitting into a hazard or unplayable lie. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duff - To miss a shot by hitting the ground behind the ball before hitting the ball itself. Duffing the ball ruins shot distance. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter E ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eagle - A score of two strokes under par on a hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edge - The edge of a green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Even - A score of par on a hole or a course. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Even (square) - When players in match play have won the same number of holes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Even Par - Playing a hole or course in the number of strokes established as par for that hole or course. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Explosion - A technique of scattering sand or dirt to free the ball from a hazard. The sole of the sand wedge has a projection designed for this purpose. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter F ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fade - An inside-out shot that starts to the inside and fades outside on its way to the target. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fairway - The tended grass that stretches from the tee to the green. It's easier to hit from the fairway than it is to hit from the rough. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fairway Bunker - A bunker located beside or in a fairway. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fairway Wood - An oversized club similar to a driver. Used for hitting balls long distances from the fairway. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fat - Hitting the ground before the ball, resulting in the ball not going as far as intended. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flag - An alternate term from the pin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flat - A more shallow or horizontal swing. Typically inside-out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flier - A shot that flies farther than desired because of decreased backspin. Usually the result of grass between the ball and clubface upon impact. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow-through - The continuation of the swing after the club hits the ball. It's important to have a good follow-through on all shots. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fore! - A warning shouted to golfers who may be in danger of getting hit by a golf shot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forged Irons - Unlike cavity back clubs, forged clubs have a thin, solid face. They have a smaller sweet spot but travel further and feel smooth when hit well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Foursome - A group of four golfers playing together. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fried Egg - A bunker lie in which the ball is half-buried and thus resembles a fried egg. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fringe - Also called the apron, the short grass that separates the putting green from rough or fairway. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full Swing - A swing that uses maximum backswing and follow-through. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ O=========================================================================O / 05. LETTERS G-I - [-] \ O=============================================================================O ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter G ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gallery - The spectators at a golf match. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gamble Shot - A risky shot through difficult terrain. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gimme - When an opponent thinks you'll make your next putt and permits you to skip taking it. If you lie 3 and get a gimme your score will be 4. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Give Up - To quit trying to sink the ball. In Mario Golf, you automatically give up if you score triple par. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Golf Bag - The bag used to hold clubs and other equipment while playing a round. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Golf Club - A place where on plays golf, in addition to the stick used to hit the ball. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Golf Shoes - Special shoes with cleats or spikes on their soles to keep the feet steady during the swing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Golf Student - A member of a particular club in training to enter a competitive golf circuit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gooseneck - An iron with a bent neck between the shaft and head. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grass Hazard - A grass-covered hollow in the ground, similar to a bunker. Not considered a true hazard. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Green - The area of short grass surrounding the cup where the ball is putted. You can mark, pick up, and clean your ball once it is on the green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Green Edge - The thin strip of grass around the green's edge. Also called the apron, collar or fringe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greenside Bunker - A bunker that borders the green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greens-In-Regulation-Ratio - The percentage of holes on which a golfer gets on the green in regulation. A high ratio should ensure many pars, and birdies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grip - The end of the club you grab. Also refers to the way a player holds his or her club. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grip's Length - The length of a club's grip. Used as the length you can improve your lie under winter rules. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grooves - The lines carved in the face of a golf club. Used to place spin on golf shots. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross - A player's total score for a round before handicap is calculated in. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter H ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hacker - An erratic golfer characterized by a jerky swing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Handicap - The number of points you subtract from your score to match your skill to a scratch player's. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hazard - An obstacle such as a bunker or water hazard. The rules don't count grass bunkers as hazards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Head - The part of the club that hits the ball. It's connected to the shaft. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heath - An area of untended land scattered with low bushes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heavy Rough - Also called deep rough, this grass is much thicker than normal rough. Just hitting the ball can be very difficult. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heel - The end of the club head nearest the shaft. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hole - The cup in the green that you aim for. Also refers to one of the 18 areas between the tea and cup. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hole in One - Getting the ball into the cup in just one stroke. Usually, this only happens on par 3 holes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hole Out - To sink your ball in the cup, completing the hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Home Hole - The 18th hole. Called this because once it's done, your on your way home! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honors - Hitting first off of the tee. After the first hole, the winner of the previous hole has honors. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hook - For righties, its when the ball flies far left of its intended path. For lefties, its vice versa. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter I ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Impact - The moment the club hits the ball and trajectory is determined. Impact timing is vital because it affects left and right shot direction. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Impact Zone - Line up this area on the power gauge to hit the ball correctly. Also called the hitting zone. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In - A term sometimes used to refer to the last or back nine holes of a course. Also called the "back" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inside-out - A swing that starts inside, finishes outside, and makes the ball spin to the inside. The inside spin makes the ball break toward the golfer, or "draw." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intentional - Purposely hooking or slicing the ball left or right to avoid an obstacle and get on the green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interlock Grip - Gripping the club with the index finger of the top hand hooked on the pinky of the bottom hand. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Iron - A metal club used to hit the ball. The lower its number, the greater its distance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Iron Shot - Any shot made with an iron club. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Island Green - A green that is completely surrounded by water. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ O=========================================================================O / 06. LETTERS J-L - [-] \ O=============================================================================O ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter J ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry folks but there are no terms in golf that begin with the letter J. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter K ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry folks but there are no terms in golf that begin with the letter K. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter L ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lag - A putt intended to stop close to the hole, not be holed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lateral Water Hazard - A water hazard that allows you to drop your ball two- club lengths from where it landed. All of Mario Golf's water hazards are lateral. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lay Up - To play a short, straight shot to avoid danger. Often used to avoid landing in water hazards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Layout - A shot played to a specific spot to avoid too much distance or set up for an easier subsequent shot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leading Edge - Also called the "blade," the lowest edge of a club's head, where the sole and face meet. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lie - The quality, manner, or position relative to level in which a ball rests on the ground. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Line - The path of the ball, used mostly in reference to putting, as in: "I can see the line!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Links - Originally a term for a seaside course, this is now slang for any golf course. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lip - The top edge of the hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lob Shot - A shot that slowly flies high in the air. An advance technique with disastrous miss-hit results. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loft - The angle of a club's face. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Long Drive Contest - A side contest which takes place in a golf tournament whereby participants compete to hit the longest drive on a particular hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Long Hole - Another name for a par 5 hole. "Long" is also used to describe a hole, like a long par 4. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Long Irons - The 2-, 3-, and 4-irons. Long, middle, and short irons are named for their drive distances. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Ball - A ball that can't be found! In Mario Golf, you will always find your ball. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ O=========================================================================O / 07. LETTERS M-O - [-] \ O=============================================================================O ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter M ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marker - The object used to mark ball position on a green. Also someone who checks competition scores. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Play - A competition between two players to see who can win the most scores. The match ends as soon as a winner is decided, even if unplayed holes remain. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Member - Someone who belongs to a country club. A good club takes excellent care of its members. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Middle Hole - Another name for par 4 holes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Middle Irons - The 5-, 6-, and 7- irons. They're called this because of their midrange drive distances. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mis-Hit - A poorly hit shot that does not do what the golfer intended. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mound - A place where the ground rises like a tiny hill. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mulligan - A second attempt, or do-over, on a shot when you didn't like the result of the first. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter N ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nassau - A three-part bet based on scores on the front 9, the back 9, and finally all 18 holes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Near-Pin - A contest to see whose tee shot can get closest to the pin on a short hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neck - The area where a golf club's head meets its shaft. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net - A player's gross, or overall, sore minus their handicap. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normal Water Hazard - A water hazard, which requires the ball to be dropped behind the hazard. Not used in this game, but in real golf, don't forget the one stroke penalty! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter O ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QB - QB stands for out-of-bounds. You get a one-stroke penalty, and you must re-hit from the same spot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obstacle - An obstacle between your lie and the pin. Usually a result of a poor shot or bad management. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On - To be at rest on the green. If the green is reached in one stroke that is "on in one." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On in regulation - Reaching the green in two strokes under par for the hole. On a par 4 hole, it's on in two. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One-Putt - To take only one putt on the green to hole the ball. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Out - A term sometimes used to refer to the first or front nine holes of a course. The back nine is sometimes called the "in." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outdrive - When a player hits a tee shot farther than another player. Outdriving opponents feels great. Being outdriven feels awful. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outside-in - A swing that starts outside, finishes inside, and makes the ball spin to the outside. The outside spin makes the ball break away, or fade," from the golfer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Over Par - Scoring higher than par on a hole or course. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overlap Grip - Gripping the club with the pinky of the bottom hand atop the index and middle fingers of the top one. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ O=========================================================================O / 08. LETTERS P-R - [-] \ O=============================================================================O ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter P ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pair - A team of two golfers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Par - The standard number of strokes needed to play a hole or course. A typical course is a par 72. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Par Save - When you score par or better without being on in regulation. Basically, a par under duress. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Par-save ratio - The percentage of holes on which a golfer saves par. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Partner - Refers to a member of your foursome or a player on a doubles team. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Penalty Stroke - A stroke added to your score for dunking your ball or hitting it Out-of-bounds. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pin - The flagstick that marks the cup. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pin High - When the ball travels the correct distance and is even with the hole, but off to one side. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pin Position - Also referred to as "pin placement" the exact location of the hole and flagstick. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pitch Mark - Also known as a "ball mark," the dent a ball makes when it hits the ground: usually the green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pitch shot - A short approach shot where the ball is lofted into the air and lands with a quick stop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pitching Wedge - A club with good control that easily lofts the ball into the air. Similar to the AW and SW. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Play Through - To pass the group in front of you while they wait. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Playoff - A competition used to break a tie at the match's end. Sudden death is common, but rounds can also be replayed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Poley - A put that is longer than the flagstick or pin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pot Bunker - A small, round, pot-shaped bunker often found in fairways and around greens on links courses. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Private Course - A course where only members and their guests can play golf. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Public Course - A course that anyone can play without having to be a member. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Push - A shot that goes to the right of the intended line for a right-handed- player. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Putt - To hit the ball with a putter. A stroke using the putter off the green doesn't count as a putt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Putt Out - An alternate term for" finish," to complete play by holing out. Also, to putt your ball into the hole whether you're away or not. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Putter - A club with a flat vertical head used to roll the ball across the green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Putting Line - The path a putt travels once hit. If you can read putting lines, it takes fewer putts to hole out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PW - Abbreviation of pitching wedge. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter Q ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry folks but there are no terms in golf that begin with the letter Q. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter R ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rake - A tool used to smooth out the sand in a sand bunker. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read - To assess or survey the line of a putt to determine its break and behavior. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recovery - A comeback from a missed shot or bad lie as in: "Nice recovery!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration - Entering a golf tournament. You must not forget to register prior to the beginning of the tournament. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regular Tees - The tee box used by golfers of average skill to hit their first shot. Also called the white tees. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Relief - A rules term meaning to legally move your ball away form some trouble, or hindrance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rough - Areas of the fairway where the grass is longer. The grass makes it harder to swing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Round - 18 holes of golf. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Run - After you hit the ball, the distance it moves from its first bounce until it stops. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ O=========================================================================O / 09. LETTERS S-U - [-] \ O=============================================================================O ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter S ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safe Zone - Areas with no hazards that players can aim for without fear of taking penalty strokes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sand Wedge - A club used to get a ball out of a bunker. It has a sole that's used for explosion shots. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sand-save-percentage - The percentage of balls holed out at par or better after landing in a bunker. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Score - The number of strokes taken to finish a hole or the total tally on a round of golf. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scorecard - A card usually made of stiff paper used to record and tally scores during a round of golf. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scratch Golfer - A golfer with zero handicap. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Semi-rough - A strip of grass separating the rough and fairway. Longer than fairway and shorter than rough. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Set position - The point where the backswing ends and the club sets just before beginning to downswing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shaft - The rod that connects a club's head to its grip. Shafts are now made of both steel and graphite. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shank - To hit the ball with the base of the club head, sending it way off base. Usually caused by hitting the shot fat (ground first). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Short - Refers to an approach shot that doesn't reach the green. Results from poor club selection or a missed shot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Short Game - The part of golf that consists of short-range shots aimed at the pin. A good short game is vital for scoring well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Short Hole - This is another name for a par 3 hole. "Short" can also describe a hole, like a short par 4. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Short Irons - Irons used for hitting short distances, such as the 8, 9, PW, AW, and SW. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shortcut - The path straight across the bend in a dogleg, instead of the safe path along the fairway. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shot - The act of hitting the ball. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shot Maker - A skilled golfer that can execute well-planned shots. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Side Bunker - A bunker on either the left or right side of a fairway. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Slice - For righties, a shot where the ball turns far to the right of its intended path. For lefties, a shot where the ball turns far left. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Slow Play - Playing slowly isn't against the rules, but its terrible etiquette and causes backups. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sole - The bottom of the club head where the club number is written. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spike Mark - A mark made on the green by the cleats of a golf shoe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spin - When the ball rotates in flight. Spin can change shot trajectory. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoon - Another name for the 3-wood. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stance - The position of your feet when you address the ball. A bad stance results in a bad shot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Starter - The person who sets the order of play from the first tee to keep the course flowing smoothly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Starting Hole - The number one hole on the golf course. Everyone wants to tee off well on the starting hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steady - Consistent, precise play during which you aim for the green in front of the cup, not the pin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stick Shot - A shot that drops and sticks hard and fast right next to the hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stroke - The number of times you address and swing the club to hit the ball are your strokes. Don't wiff! Those count as strokes too. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stroke Play - A competition in which the total number of strokes for one round determines the winner. Can also be played for a predetermined number of rounds. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sudden Death - A tiebreak situation in which victory is decided on the next hole. In match play, if no winner has been determined by the last hole, a sudden death playoff is held. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunny-side up - When a ball gets halfway buried in a bunker, resembling an over-easy egg. Very difficult to hit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SW - Abbreviation for sand wedge. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sway - Turning the body from side to side during the swing. To much sway causes erratic ball flight. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sweet Spot - The dead center of the face of the club. Hitting this spot is important for getting the appropriate distance out of a club. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sweet-spot ratio - The percentage of shots that you hit in a club's sweet spot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Swing - The act of pendulating a club to hit a ball. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter T ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tailwind - A wind that comes from behind. It carries the ball. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tap-in - A short, simple putt that doesn't require concentration. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teaching Pro - A trained instructor who teaches golfers the finer points of the game. Novices should listen up. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tee - The wooden peg that the ball rests upon for the first shot on a hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tee Box - The designated area from which each player hits the first shot of every hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tee Marker - A mark that specifies from where in the tee box you should take your tee shot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tee Off - To hit the first shot on the starting hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tee Shot - The first shot on a hole. Taken from the tee box. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tee Time - The assigned time for a group to begin play on their first hole. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tee Up - To set the ball on the tee for the tee shot. If it falls off, there's no penalty to replace it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tend The Flag - To hold the pin so a player can see the hole and to remove it after the player has putted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texas Wedge - A shot made with the putter from off the green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Turn - "Making the turn" refers to finishing the front nine and moving on to the back nine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tight - A descriptive term for a course or hole that is very narrow. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title Holder - A player that wins a championship tournament and therefore holds that particular title. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toe - The far end of the club head, away from the neck and shaft. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tool - An instrument used to fix a ball mark on the green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top - To hit the top of the ball, resulting in a low missed shot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Topspin - A back-to-front spin on the ball that causes it to drop faster, yet roll further. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Touch - An abstract term that refers to having a feel or sensitivity for playing good golf shots. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tournament - A competition among many golfers for a prize, trophy, or title. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tournament Green - For use in tournaments, this green is harder and faster than a normal green. It's hard to make the ball stop on a tournament green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trajectory - The flight path of the ball. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trap - See "bunker" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Triple Bogey - A score of three strokes over par. On a par 4 hole, a triple bogey would be a score of 7. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trouble Shot - When the ball is in a difficult position to hit, like behind a tree or under a bush. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter U ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Under Par - Scoring less than the par score for hole or course. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Undulation - The ups and downs of the terrain. It's important to study since the ball always rolls downhill. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unplayable - A ball that cannot be played due to terrain. There's a one-stroke penalty to drop the ball. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Up and Down - To hole out in two shots from off the green. Usually a chip or pitch followed by one putt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Uphill - Refers to any up-sloping shot. Down-sloping shots are referred to as "downhill." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upright Swing - A term for a swing in which the club's path is vertical. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ O=========================================================================O / 10. LETTERS V-Z - [-] \ O=============================================================================O ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter V ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visitor - A guest playing at a course that he or she does not belong to. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter W ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waggle - The back-and-forth club motion at address meant to loosen the wrists and arms. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waste Area - Terrain covered in pebbles and rocks. Like deep rough, these areas are hard to hit far from. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Water Hazard - An obstacle made of water. If you dunk your ball, you have to take a one-stroke penalty. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wedge - A short-range club used to loft the ball into the air. Sand, pitching, and approach wedges are the most coming. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wet Ball - A shot that lands in any water hazard on the course. Also called water balls. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whiff - A swing that attempts to hit the ball, and missed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wood - A distance club once made of wood but now often made of metal. 1-, 3-, and 4-woods are in Mario Golf. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Worm Burner - A shot with an extremely low trajectory that skims or appears to skim the ground. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Later Y ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yard - On yard equals three feet. That's about the same as 90 cm. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yardage - The unit used to measure distance outside of the green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yardage Marker - A landmark indicating yardage to the green. Usually measured to the center of the green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yips - The inability to play well due to nerves. Yips are most common to, but not limited to, putting. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Letter Z ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry folks but there are no terms in golf that begin with the letter Z. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 11. 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