Referring to the low side of the hole, the ground that lies downhill of the hole. It is seldom taught, however some junior players and people with weak hands often find this grip helpful. All ten fingers make contact with the grip, with the left hand high and the right hand low on the grip (for a right handed player). Baseball GripĪlso know as the ten finger grip, this is a way to hold the golf club. A high bounce in a wedge is useful for soft surfaces like sand, while low bounce angles are good for tighter and harder lies. Most commonly referred to when describing wedges (although all clubs have a value), this is the angle of the bottom surface of the club in relation to the ground. BanditĪ term used to describe someone that plays golf better than their handicap suggests. To a large extent the backswing determines how the club is swung on the through swing. This is the part of the golf swing that starts at the address position and ends at the top of the swing. Usually found in woods to promote a higher trajectory and stability, or in mallet putters to promote a better roll of the ball and a more stable club. See also Broom Handle Putter, Long Putter BuggyĪn electric car used to transport golfers and their equipment around the course. This is a putter type that is surrounded by controversy due to claims that it makes putting too easy and violates the spirit of the game. When they reach around 45 inches they become Long Putters. Belly putterĪ putter that is longer than a conventional putter, whereby the butt of the club rests on the torso of the golfer, which is used as a pivot point for the club to travel around. Ball markerĪny object that is used to mark the position of a ball on the green. They are often telescopic and designed to fit in a golf bag. Ball retrieverĪ device which is used to collect the ball from awkward places like areas of water. In relation to irons it is the hitting area of the club but also can mean a type of iron which is traditional in shape and has no cavity back. With putters it is used to describe one with a narrow club head from front to back. The position that the golfer takes up directly before swinging the club.

This is a combination of different metals blended together to gain benefits from the mixture of the two substances. Above, the holeĪ putting term referring to anything that is uphill from the hole.

The area of well trimmed grass surrounding the green. This is very rare and usually happens when a score of 2 strokes is obtained on a par 5. AlbatrossĪ score of three shots under par on a golf hole.

Approach shotĪny shot which you aim to reach the green with. Usually on a par 3 hole where the ball enters the hole on the players first shot for that hole.

When opposing players (or teams) have an equal number of points or holes in their favour. In a neutral stance when the golfer aims to hit the ball straight, this line is pointed directly at the target (usually the hole).

Patriotic and Football Headcovers ( 2 )Īn imaginary line that you intend to start the ball travelling upon.

Traditional and Novelty Wood Headcovers ( 121 ).

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