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Glossary of Golf TermsGolf is a game that sometimes seems to have a language all its own. If you've run across golf terms you're unfamiliar with, or you just want more explanation, our glossaries of golf terms should help.
Forms of Stroke Play
Here is the official definition from the Rules of Golf of "forms of stroke play." Forms of Match Play
Here is the official definition from the Rules of Golf of "forms of match play." T and F
Find out the definition of a T and F tournament, a type of golf format. Par Is Your Partner
Par Is Your Partner is a rule or stipulation sometimes used in golf tournament play. Find out what it means. Church Pews Bunker
Learn the definition of the golf term Church Pews Bunker from the About.com Golf Glossary Captain's Choice
What is the Captain's Choice format in golf? Here's a definition. System 36
How is the System 36 handicapping formula used for golf tournaments? Here is the definition of System 36. Sky Marks
Learn the definition of the golf term sky marks with this glossary entry from the About.com Golf Guide Topped Shot
Learn the meaning of the golf term topped shot with this definition from the About.com Golf Guide Skyball
Here is a definition of the golf term "skyball" from the About.com Golf Glossary The Train
Find out how to play the golf betting game known as The Train with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary Fish
Check out this definition of the golf betting game known as Fish from the About.com Golf Glossary Lie Angle
What does the golf term 'lie angle' mean? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Guide Last Man Standing
Find out how to play the golf tournament format Last Man Standing with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary Las Vegas Scramble
Want to know more about the golf tournament format called Las Vegas Scramble? Check out this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary Jack and Jill
What does the golf term 'Jack and Jill' refer to? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary Modified Pinehurst
What is the Modified Pinehurst format in golf? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Guide Looping
What does the golf term 'looping' mean? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary Loop
Find out what the term 'loop' means when it is used in a golf context from the About.com Golf Glossary Reverse Scramble
Learn what is meant by the golf term 'reverse scramble' with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary Am-Am
What does am-am mean as it relates to golf? Here is a definition of the am-am golf tournament format. 2-Man No Scotch
How is a 2-Man No Scotch golf tournament played - found out with this definition from the About Golf Glossary 4-Man Cha Cha Cha
Find out how to play the 4-Man Cha Cha Cha golf tournament format from the About Golf Glossary. Golf Terms - View the Full Golf Glossary
The golf glossary from the About Golf Guide has the definitions of those hard-to-understand golf terms. Golf Handicap Terms - Glossary of Golf Handicap Terms
Need the definition of term related to golf handicaps? Check our Golf Handicap Terms list. Golf Course Terms - Glossary of Golf Course Terms
Do you need to know the definition of a term related to golf courses? Check out this glossary of golf course terms. Golf Club Terms - Glossary of Golf Club Terms
Do you need to look up the meaning of a golf club term? Check this list of definitions. Golf Terms: Tournament Formats and Betting Games
Find definitions of tournament formats (scramble, best ball, etc.) and betting games (barkies, Arnies, etc.). Golf Terms: Definitions from the Rules of Golf
Find definitions from the Official Rules of Golf, courtesy of the USGA. |
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