Golf

Golf

Golf is a sport played with a club, usually made of wood, metal or carbon fiber, which is used to hit a small plastic ball from a tee into a hole. The game is primarily a precision and technique sport.

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under par

Sports; Golf

Taking fewer strokes then par on a particular hole or under par for the entire 18 holes.

bucket of balls

Sports; Golf

At a driving range you rent a large amount of golf balls to practice with and they are usually put in metal baskets. See Range Balls.

unplayable lie

Sports; Golf

When ball lands in a place where it cannot be played out of, for example under a branch, inside a bush etc.

bunker

Sports; Golf

This is usually a large hole that is filled with sand that can be situated in the fairway or around the greens. It is an obstacle golfers try to avoid. If you do find yourself in a bunker, it is ...

up

Sports; Golf

The lead a golfer has, in strokes or holes, over his/her opponent.

caddie

Sports; Golf

A caddie is a person who assists a player. The caddie carries a players clubs, helps a player when deciding on club selection and helps a player "read" or line up putts.