A worldwide affectionate name given to the bar in the clubhouse. It is considered "good etiquette” to go for a drink with your playing partner after your game. If you have played a matchplay tie [..]

The result of a matchplay tie. i.e. when the amount of holes up exceeds the holes remaining to play. The most you can win by in this sort of match is by ten and eight, as you will have won the first t [..]

The description of the position you are in when you "set up" to the ball prior to making a swing.

Three under the par of the hole... i.e. a score of 2 at a par 5

A glove made of synthetic material which gives a good grip especially when wet

The path the club head makes during the swing.

Holding the pin for your playing partner while they are playing a putt, usually to provide a visual aid. When you are attending the pin it is your responsibility to remove it as the ball approaches th [..]

Two consecutive birdies scored by a player

The spin delivered onto the ball by the club at impact. Excessive spin will make a ball reverse dramatically towards the player after landing.

A material used to cover balls to make them feel soft and to provide a high spin rate.