Glossary of Golf Terms
Golf 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.
Target Line
What is the target line in golf? Read the explanation from the About.com Golf Guide.
What is the target line in golf? Read the explanation from the About.com Golf Guide.
Takeaway
What is the takeaway in golf? Here is a definition from the About.com Golf Guide.
What is the takeaway in golf? Here is a definition from the About.com Golf Guide.
Backswing
What is the backswing in golf? Here is a definition from the About.com Golf Guide.
What is the backswing in golf? Here is a definition from the About.com Golf Guide.
Alignment
What is the meaning of alignment in golf? Here is the definition of the term.
What is the meaning of alignment in golf? Here is the definition of the term.
Skirts
What is the definition of the term skirts when used in golf? Find out in the About.com Golf Glossary.
What is the definition of the term skirts when used in golf? Find out in the About.com Golf Glossary.
Appearances
Learn what the golf bet called Appearances means and how to play it.
Learn what the golf bet called Appearances means and how to play it.
Honors
How is the golf side bet called Honors played? Read this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary.
How is the golf side bet called Honors played? Read this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Mulligans
Read the definition of Mulligans, a betting game or play format for groups of golfers.
Read the definition of Mulligans, a betting game or play format for groups of golfers.
Taylor Made Golf
Here is information about Taylor Made Golf Company.
Here is information about Taylor Made Golf Company.
Hogan's Alley
What is the definition of the golf term Hogan's Alley? Read this entry in the About.com Golf Glossary to find out.
What is the definition of the golf term Hogan's Alley? Read this entry in the About.com Golf Glossary to find out.
Golf Club - What are the Different Meanings of 'Golf Club'?
There are several different meanings of the term 'golf club.' Find out what the primary usages are, a definition of each, and resources for further explantion for each usage of the term.
There are several different meanings of the term 'golf club.' Find out what the primary usages are, a definition of each, and resources for further explantion for each usage of the term.
Hand Wedge
What is the meaning of the golf term hand wedge? Find out with this definition.
What is the meaning of the golf term hand wedge? Find out with this definition.
Foot Wedge
What does the golf term foot wedge mean? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary.
What does the golf term foot wedge mean? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Cart Jockey
Learn the meaning of the term cart jockeys from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Learn the meaning of the term cart jockeys from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Cart Path
What is the cart path on the golf course? Here is an explanation of the term and its function.
What is the cart path on the golf course? Here is an explanation of the term and its function.
Golf Buggy
Learn more about the golf buggy with this entry in the About.com Golf Glossary.
Learn more about the golf buggy with this entry in the About.com Golf Glossary.
Golf Cart
Learn more about the term "golf cart" from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Learn more about the term "golf cart" from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Golf Car
An explanation of the term "golf car" for golfers.
An explanation of the term "golf car" for golfers.
Hosel Rocket
What does the golf term hosel rocket mean? Find out with this definition of the slang term.
What does the golf term hosel rocket mean? Find out with this definition of the slang term.
Golf Town
Golf Town is the name of a golf retailer and "golf town" is a term that refers to the best cities for golf.
Golf Town is the name of a golf retailer and "golf town" is a term that refers to the best cities for golf.
Driver
Here is a definition of the golf term 'driver' from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the golf term 'driver' from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Three Blind Mice
How is the golf tournament format called Three Blind Mice played? Here is an explanation.
How is the golf tournament format called Three Blind Mice played? Here is an explanation.
Downswing
Here is a definition of the golf term downswing from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the golf term downswing from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Double Cut (or Double-Cut Greens)
Learn the meaning of the golf terms 'double cut,' 'double cutting,' and 'double-cut greens.'
Learn the meaning of the golf terms 'double cut,' 'double cutting,' and 'double-cut greens.'
Ballmark Tool
Here is a definition of the golf term ballmark tool, plus instructions on how to use one.
Here is a definition of the golf term ballmark tool, plus instructions on how to use one.
Divot Tool
Here is the definition of the golf term divot tool from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is the definition of the golf term divot tool from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Die In the Hole
What does the term die in the hole mean in golf? Here is a definition.
What does the term die in the hole mean in golf? Here is a definition.
Dance Floor
When the term dance floor is used in golf, what does it mean? Read the definition.
When the term dance floor is used in golf, what does it mean? Read the definition.
Cup
A definition of the golf term cup from the About.com Golf Glossary.
A definition of the golf term cup from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Crowned Green
Read the definition of the golf term crowned green in this golf glossary.
Read the definition of the golf term crowned green in this golf glossary.
Crown
A definition of 'crown' as it is used in golf, referring to the top part of a clubhead.
A definition of 'crown' as it is used in golf, referring to the top part of a clubhead.
Course Management
Learn the meaning of the golf term course management with this definition.
Learn the meaning of the golf term course management with this definition.
Contoured Greens
Read the definition of the golf term contoured greens.
Read the definition of the golf term contoured greens.
Contour
Read this definition of the golf term contour to find out what that word means when used in a golf context.
Read this definition of the golf term contour to find out what that word means when used in a golf context.
Condor
What does the term condor mean when used in a golf context? Read the definition from the About.com Golf Glossary.
What does the term condor mean when used in a golf context? Read the definition from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Swing Speed
Here is a definition of the golf term swing speed from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the golf term swing speed from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Clubhead Speed
Read the definition of the golf term clubhead speed from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Read the definition of the golf term clubhead speed from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Clubhead
Here is a definition of the golf term clubhead from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the golf term clubhead from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Clubface
What is the meaning of the golf term clubface? Here is a definition.
What is the meaning of the golf term clubface? Here is a definition.
Claret Jug
What does the golf term Claret Jug mean? Here is a definition from the About.com Golf Guide Glossary.
What does the golf term Claret Jug mean? Here is a definition from the About.com Golf Guide Glossary.
Circle On the Scorecard
What does the golf term circle on the scorecard mean? Here is the definition.
What does the golf term circle on the scorecard mean? Here is the definition.
Chip-In
What is the meaning of the golf term chip-in? Find out with this definition.
What is the meaning of the golf term chip-in? Find out with this definition.
Championship Course
What is the definition of the golf term championship course? Here is an explanation of the traditional and modern meanings.
What is the definition of the golf term championship course? Here is an explanation of the traditional and modern meanings.
Center Shafted
What does the golf term center shafted mean? Here is the definition.
What does the golf term center shafted mean? Here is the definition.
Center Cut
What does the term center cut mean when used in golf? Here is the definition.
What does the term center cut mean when used in golf? Here is the definition.
Camber
What does the term camber mean when it is used in golf? Read the definition.
What does the term camber mean when it is used in golf? Read the definition.
Cabbage
What does the term cabbage mean when it is used in golf? Here is the definition.
What does the term cabbage mean when it is used in golf? Here is the definition.
Inside the Leather
What does the golf term Inside the Leather mean? Find out with this definition.
What does the golf term Inside the Leather mean? Find out with this definition.
Front Side
Here is a definition of the golf term front side from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the golf term front side from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Front Nine
Here is a definition of the golf term front nine from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the golf term front nine from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Back Side
Here is a definition of the golf term 'back side' from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the golf term 'back side' from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Approach Course
What is an 'approach course' in golf? Read the definition of this term.
What is an 'approach course' in golf? Read the definition of this term.
Alternate Fairway
Here is a definition of the golf term alternate fairway from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the golf term alternate fairway from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Alternate Tees
Here is a definition of the golf term alternate tees from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the golf term alternate tees from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Alternate Green
Here is a definition of the golf term alternate green from About.com.
Here is a definition of the golf term alternate green from About.com.
Aircraft Carrier
What does the term 'aircraft carrier' refer to when it is used in golf? Here is the definition from the About.com Golf Glossary.
What does the term 'aircraft carrier' refer to when it is used in golf? Here is the definition from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Ball Marker
Here is a definition of the term ball marker from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the term ball marker from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Pitch Mark
Here is a definition of the term pitch mark from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the term pitch mark from the About.com Golf Glossary.
The Tips
Here is a definition of the golf term 'the tips' from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the golf term 'the tips' from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Championship Tees
Here is a definition of the term championship tees from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the term championship tees from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Back Tees
Here is a definition of the term back tees from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Here is a definition of the term back tees from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Amen Corner
Read this definition of the term Amen Corner from the About.com Golf Guide.
Read this definition of the term Amen Corner from the About.com Golf Guide.
Amateur Status
Read the definition of the term amateur status from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Read the definition of the term amateur status from the About.com Golf Glossary.
A-Wedge
Read the definition of the golf term A-Wedge from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Read the definition of the golf term A-Wedge from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Approach Wedge
Read this definition of approach wedge from the About.com Golf Guide.
Read this definition of approach wedge from the About.com Golf Guide.
Attack Wedge
Read the definition of the golf term attack wedge from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Read the definition of the golf term attack wedge from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Gap Wedge
Read the definition of gap wedge from the About.com Golf Glossary
Read the definition of gap wedge from the About.com Golf Glossary
Flight
Here is a definition of the term "flight" often used in golf tournaments.
Here is a definition of the term "flight" often used in golf tournaments.
Step Aside
Here is a definition of the Step Aside or Step Aside Scramble, a type of golf tournament format.
Here is a definition of the Step Aside or Step Aside Scramble, a type of golf tournament format.
Buzzard
What is a "buzzard" as it related to golf? Here's a definition of the term.
What is a "buzzard" as it related to golf? Here's a definition of the term.
Honey Pot
Here is a definition of the term "honey pot" sometimes found relating to golf tournaments.
Here is a definition of the term "honey pot" sometimes found relating to golf tournaments.
Red, White and Blue Tournament
Learn how to play a Red, White and Blue golf tournament with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Learn how to play a Red, White and Blue golf tournament with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Five of Clubs
Here is a definition of the golf tournament format known as Five of Clubs.
Here is a definition of the golf tournament format known as Five of Clubs.
Dots (or Dot Game)
Here is a definition of "Dots," a points-based golf game involving numerous side bets.
Here is a definition of "Dots," a points-based golf game involving numerous side bets.
Umbrella (or "Umbrella Game")
Here is a definition of Umbrella Game, a type of side bet in a golf foursome.
Here is a definition of Umbrella Game, a type of side bet in a golf foursome.
Bump and Run
Here is a definition of the bump and run shot in golf.
Here is a definition of the bump and run shot in golf.
Quota Golf Tournament
Here is a definition of a Quota Golf Tournament, including the points awarded and how to determine the winner.
Here is a definition of a Quota Golf Tournament, including the points awarded and how to determine the winner.
Shazam
Here is a definition of Shazam, a golf betting game that is played on the putting greens.
Here is a definition of Shazam, a golf betting game that is played on the putting greens.
Forms of Stroke Play
Here is the official definition from the Rules of Golf of "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."
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.).
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.
Find definitions from the Official Rules of Golf, courtesy of the USGA.