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spike mark


A small hole or raised grass caused when the spike on the sole of some golf shoes has altered the smooth surface of the green.
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snap hook


A more extreme version of a pull hook where the ball immediately veers violently left to right for a right hander.
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demo day


A day or afternoon where either the Professional or a representative from one of the club manufacturers will set up on the range with a variety of clubs for people to come along to test and get advice on what to buy.
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video technology


This has been in use for a number of years, but with the advancements in technology this is now available on smartphones and tablets. Using video technology allows you to see the swing in slow motion which helps identify areas for improvement.
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spin axis


An open or closed clubface will cause the spin axis to tilt putting curvature on the ball during flight.
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golf has a lot of history and a lot of jargon. the list below is by no means exhaustive as there are many


Each hole is designated with a par. This is the score that a scratch golfer would be expected to achieve on the hole and is decided predominantly by the distance of the hole but does factor in the difficulty as well.
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birdie


A score of one shot less than par
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eagle


A score of two shots less than par, a rare feat.
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albatross


A score of three shots less than par, an extremely rare feat.
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