Contrary to popular belief, this is not where the mailman delivers to but it is the position of one’s body taken just before the golfer hits the ball. You will often hear the term “addressing the ball [..]

An old British name for a double eagle. What’s that you say, two eagles? No, it means you scored 3 under par on a single hole! In other words, you scored a 2 on a par 5 hole. It’s a very good score an [..]

This is a short or medium iron which is played into the green. Often referred to as an “approach shot”.

The closely cut area just around the edge of the green. Often referred to as the “Fringe”.

This is a reverse spin, which causes the ball to stop very quickly on the green.

The backward part of the swing starting from the ground and going back over the top of the golfer’s head.

A shot played to the “safe” part of the course. For example if the flag is right next to the water and the golfer intentionally shoots away from the flag to avoid the water – thus “bailing out” [..]

A token or small coin which is placed directly just behind the ball in order to mark the position of the ball on the green. This is usually done to allow another player who is farther away to putt wit [..]

A long pole with a scoop on the end of it used to get balls out of water hazards.

Come on, this one is self explanatory. These are found all over the golf course usually at the tee boxes. They clean and wash your ball.