ace Definition Baseball 1. The ace refers to the best starting pitcher on a team. The ace of a team will, unless injured, start on opening day and crucial regular season or playoff games. Golf 1. This [..]

ad*dress Definition 1. This is a term used in golf to describe when the player takes their stance and places the golf club head behind the ball, preparing to take a stroke on the ball. Example 1. Wood [..]

a*lign*ment Definition 1. This refers to the golfer’s body position in relation to the target line of the ball. When the golfer steps up to the ball, and has properly aimed their club-face to the targ [..]

ap*proach shot Definitions Golf 1. An approach shot in golf refers to when a ball is struck, usually on the fairway, and is intended to land on the green. Tennis 2. This occurs in tennis when the offe [..]

a*way Definition 1. This describes the golfer whose ball is farthest away from the hole, when playing in groups of two or more players. The golfer who is away should always play first, whether they ar [..]

back nine Definition 1. This refers to the last nine holes of an 18-hole golf course. The back nine is also referred to as heading-in. Example 1. Woods is going to play the back-nine of the course tom [..]

cad*dy Definition 1. This is a person who is paid by the golfer to carry the golfer’s clubs and to offer tips and advice. On a golf course or during a tournament, a golfer may only receive advice from [..]

green Definition 1. This a special area of grass on the golf course that surrounds each hole. This particular area of the golf course, or “the green”, has much shorter grass and is usually reserved fo [..]

hand*sy Definition 1. This refers to a golfer’s swing, where the golfer uses too much of their hands and wrists. This means that that when the golfer takes a shot, there is too much wrist movement in [..]

heel Definition 1. This refers to where the shaft is attached to the club-head on a golf club. Example 1. Wilson was so handsy and had such bad form on that swing, that he actually hit the ball with t [..]