Definition: The word 'bite' is most often heard as a command shouted at the ball in flight by a golfer who wants the ball to hit the green and stop. A ball hit with backspin will have "bite." Bite can be contrasted with "release." When a ball releases, it hits the green and continues rolling forward. When a ball bites, it hits the green and stops quickly without rolling much at all.
Bite
By Brent Kelley, About.com
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