A shot intended to reach the putting green.

Describes the ball furthest from the hole, which should be played first.

Taking the club from the ground to behind the head.

Allows an approach shot to stop quickly and possibly roll backward on green.

One stroke under par.

One stroke over par. Two strokes over par is “double bogey,” etc.

Hazards, usually filled with sand, placed around the course to increase the difficulty of a hole. Also called a sand trap.

Low trajectory shot, usually hit when the ball is just off the green.

A piece of turf removed by the club when swinging.

A left or right bend in the fairway.