![]() ![]() The trajectory will be low and mostly straight, with little to no spin. Hitting the ball fat (or thin) can result in a blade, which is where the club hits only the top half of the ball. Or, hitting a shot that pitches high and plops to the ground without much run is considered a shot that has bite. This usually happens when the grass is wet and long. When the ball hits the ground and then rolls a short distance, it's said to have bitten. For example, if you hit a hole in two on a par three, that's a birdie. Surf's up dude! Well.not surf, but the beach does refer to the sand trap on golf courses, aptly named because of the presence of sand.Ī birdie is a good accomplishment while playing golf, and it happens when you score one under par on a hole. If you are a right-hander, this means the ball flying way off to the right although you were aiming straight ahead, and is the result of side spin generated when the ball was hit. This phrase doesn't actually refer to the ball itself being yellow or squishy, but rather the trajectory the ball takes following a bad slice hit resembling the curved shape of a banana. Sometimes, golfers will also use a tee to mark their ball's spot. Or, if your ball is actively in the way of another player's attempt to putt, you will set a marker and move your ball. The 18 holes in golf refer to a front 9, and a back 9 (the last 9 holes, from holes 10-18) Ball MarkerĪ ball marker is a small, often flat object that is used to mark the spot of your ball on the green so that it doesn't get moved when another golfer's ball rolls nearby. It happens to the best of us, but try not to let it get you down. Bad LieĪ bad lie refers to the position when your ball lands in a spot where it will be difficult to hit it, such as in a divot mark or next to some tall grass. This area is sometimes also referred to as the throat. The approach is the area that can be found in front of the green, and it's where you'll be hitting your approach shot. However, this practice is now against the rules of golf. When putting, some golfers like to rest the end of the putter shaft against their stomach or chest (anchoring it) to help keep their stroke steady. It's sometimes also known as a double eagle. For example, if you hit a hole in one on a par four, that's an albatross. AlbatrossĪn albatross is an extremely rare score on a hole, and it occurs when you score three under par on a single hole. Forget about even landing around the green, you're lucky if you can find it in the parking lot. ![]() While this might be impressive to your friends, it's actually not great for the game as you've most likely lost the ball. If you've ever hit the ball so hard it seems to fly off into the sky, you've airmailed it. This is a good sign, as the practice keeps the turf in good playing shape. ![]() To aerate refers to the process of the groundstaff making a series of small holes in the dirt of the golf course, to allow water and fertilizer to penetrate into the soil. Huh? Bet you probably thought golf only had 18 holes right? Well, you're not wrong technically, but the 19th hole refers to the spot after the 18th hole, usually the clubhouse, or even the bar. In fact, it can feel downright aliens.Īfter all, what do the bogey man and all those birdies have to do with golf anyway? You'll find out soon enough. However, like learning a foreign language in a strange country, the lingo can be difficult to learn in the beginning. ![]()
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