Golf Terms Flashcards
Refers to how the golfers address is aligned to the target. The stance could be square, open, or closed. A change in alignment will change the flight of the ball
Alignment
This term refers to a holders “set up” to hit the ball. It refers to the position of his feet, shoulders, hands, and ball position
Address
Refers to the person who is the farthest “away” from the hole. By honor, they are the first to play the next shot
Away
Refers to the act if the golfer starting the backswing. Most books will suggest that your take away be LOW and SLOW.
Take away
Refers to the spin applied to the ball with a short iron. Since the club travels under the ball with an open face it will produce some of this on the ball that will make the ball hit and back up when it comes in high on the green
Back spin
Usually a coin, the golfer uses it on the green to mark the spot of the ball when you lift it to clean it before putting
Ball marker
This format of scoring is used when there are two person teams. Each person on the team plays their own ball but when they record their score they need only to record the best score of the twosome
Best ball
This format is the most widely used in social outings and fund raisers because the ability of each player in the group is not showcased. Each of the four players hit the first shot off the tee and then you play only the best of those shots. Everyone else picks up their ball and plays their next shot at that same spot. This continues until the hole is played out. Since the best of the 4 shots are used it produces very low scores and everyone gets to contribute to the cause
Scramble
This is a one on one competition between two players where each player plays their own ball and the winner is declared by the lowest score on the hole. If 1 player shoots 4 and the other 6, the person would be one up going into the second hole. It doesn’t matter by how much the hole is decided. If the scores are tied on a certain hole it is considered even for that hole. The player would win the match when he or she is up by than the number if holes left to play
Match play
This form of competition is the most widely used in tournament play. Each player counts all the strokes with the player with the fewest strokes for the round or series of rounds winning the tournament. Most PGA events are 4(18) hole rounds
Stroke play
Refers to the distance you can hit the ball in the air or to the distance to a target. Ex. You must hit it 138 yards to carry the bunker
Carry
In reference to how to hit the ball, the angle tells all. It can be open, closed, or square to the target. Knowing how to align it will help you control ball flight
Club face
Refers to the long, steel or graphite length of the club from the club face to the grip. They come in different flexes that affect how the club feels depending on the golfers swing speed
Shaft
This refers to the leather or rubber covering on the shaft where the golfer will align their hands when they swing. Will affect the swing and ball flight
Grip
Refers to the ball flight of a right hander that curves slightly from right to left caused by an inside to outside swing pattern. It puts some over spin on the ball and makes the ball travel farther
Draw
This would be a major draw, where the ball flight of a right hander would curve dramatically to the left
Hook
Refers to the ball flight if a right hander that curves slightly it the right, caused by an outside to in swing pattern. The ball will normally travel higher and slightly shorter than with a draw
Fade
Refers to the ball flight of a right hander that curves dramatically to the right and away from the golfer. It is one of the primary faults suffered by amateur golfers
Slice
