Mark made on the green by the cleats of a golf shoe.

Anyone who is not part of the competitors side in stroke play or not part of the match. Such as observers, forecaddies, referee etc.

As used by a right-handed player having the little finger of the right hand overlapping the space between the forefinger and second finger of the left hand. The opposite for a left-handed player.

A variation of play in which a partner plays the other partner's drive. One ball is then selected to finish the hole.

The position of a golf ball in relation to the cup, or hole, once the ball is on the green.

When a player hits the ball directly from the tee into the cup with one shot. Also called a hole in one.

The act of setting the body and club up to the ball when preparing to hit a shot.

When a machine is used to punch small holes in a green that has been compacted over time. This helps loosen soil and allows oxygen and nutrients to enter roots.

Refers to a score made over more than one round of play, or by 2 or more players playing as partners.

The act of aligning the clubface to the target.