From Ace to Zinger: Exploring the Colorfull World of Golf Slang

Golf Slang Terms

B:

• Bunker: A sand trap on the course
• Birdie: Scoring one stroke under par on a hole
• Bogey: Scoring one stroke over par on a hole
• Break: The slope of the green that affects the direction of a putt
• Back nine: The final nine holes of an 18-hole course
• Ball marker: A small object used to mark the position of the ball on the green
• Bite: When a ball stops quickly on the green after hitting the ground
• Blast: A powerful shot out of a bunker
• Break left or right: The direction a putt will curve based on the slope of the green
• Belly putter: A putter that is longer than a traditional putter and is anchored against the player’s stomach

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D:

• Divot: A piece of turf that is removed from the ground when a shot is played
• Dogleg: A hole that curves to the left or right
• Driver: The longest and lowest-lofted club used for tee shots
• Draw: A shot that intentionally curves right for a right-handed golfer or left for a left-handed golfer
• Drop: The act of dropping a ball back into play after it has gone out of bounds or into a hazard
• Downswing: The portion of the swing that follows the backswing and precedes impact with the ball
• Double bogey: Scoring two strokes over par on a hole
• Dormie: When a player has won enough holes to guarantee at least a tie in match play
• Drive: The first shot played on a hole from the tee
• Duck hook: A shot that curves sharply to the left for a right-handed golfer or right for a left-handed golfer

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F:

• Fairway: The closely-mowed strip of grass between the tee and the green
• Fade: A shot that intentionally curves left for a right-handed golfer or right for a left-handed golfer
• Flagstick: The stick with a flag on top that marks the location of the hole on the green
• Flop shot: A high, soft shot played with a lofted club to get the ball over an obstacle
• Follow-through: The continuation of the swing after the ball has been struck
• Fore: A warning cry used to alert other golfers when a shot is headed in their direction
• Fourball: A format of play where two golfers play as partners, each playing their own ball and taking the better score on each hole
• Fringe: The longer grass surrounding the green
• Foursome: A format of play where two golfers play as partners, taking alternate shots with one ball
• Fried egg: A lie where the ball is partially buried in a bunker

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H:

• Half shot: A shot played with less than a full swing
• Handicap: A numerical value assigned to a player that represents their skill level relative to par
• Hazard: A feature of the course that is considered a hindrance to the golfer, such as a bunker or water hazard
• Head: The part of the club that strikes the ball
• Hole: The area on the green where the ball is intended to go, as well as the entire playing area from tee to green
• Honors: The privilege of playing first on the next hole, earned by having the lowest score on the previous hole
• Hook: A shot that curves sharply to the left for a right-handed golfer or right for a left-handed golfer
• Hybrid: A type of club that combines features of a long iron and a fairway wood
• Hitting it pure: Making solid contact with the ball on the clubface
• Hitting the ball fat: Hitting the ground before making contact with the ball, resulting in a poor shot

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J:

• Jack Nicklaus: One of the greatest golfers of all time, with 18 major championships
• Jigger: An old-fashioned type of club similar to a short iron, used for chip shots and pitches
• Jimmy: A shot that is struck poorly and goes off-course
• Jinx: A term used to avoid mentioning a golfer’s score or impending shot to avoid jinxing them
• Juggernaut: A player who is dominating their opponents and playing exceptionally well
• Jumbo grip: An oversized grip on a club that can help golfers with arthritis or hand injuries
• Jumping the ball: Hitting the ball with an upward angle of attack, causing it to fly higher and shorter than intended
• Jaws: The part of the clubhead that grips the ball at impact
• Junk: Any object on the course that can interfere with a golfer’s shot, such as rocks or debris
• Juice: Referring to the extra distance added to a shot by using a harder swing or a more powerful club

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L:

• Links: A type of golf course that is typically located near the coast and features open, windy conditions and natural hazards such as sand dunes and tall grasses
• Lob wedge: A type of club with a high loft used for short, high shots that stop quickly on the green
• Lip: The edge of a bunker or the cup, which can interfere with a shot or putt
• Lag putt: A long, slow putt played with the goal of leaving the ball close to the hole for an easy second putt
• Leave: The position of a ball after a shot, such as “good leave” for a ball that has landed in a favorable position
• Leeward: The side of a golf course that is sheltered from the wind
• Loose impediment: Any object on the course that is not fixed or growing, such as a pebble or leaf, that can be moved without penalty
• Low round: The best score a golfer has ever shot on a single round of golf
• Lucky bounce: A fortunate bounce of the ball that results in a better position than expected
• Line: The direction a putt is intended to travel, often visualized by a player with a straight line from the ball to the hole

N:

• Niblick: An old-fashioned type of club similar to a pitching wedge, used for short, high shots
• Nassau: A betting game played within a round of golf, consisting of three separate bets for the front nine, back nine, and entire round
• Near miss: A shot that comes close to its intended target but does not quite hit it
• Nervous Nellie: A player who is prone to nervousness or anxiety on the course, often resulting in poor shots or missed putts
• Net score: A golfer’s score after handicap strokes have been applied, calculated by subtracting a player’s handicap from their gross score
• Nuked it: A term used when a player hits a particularly long drive, often with great speed and power
• Nick the ball: To hit the ball cleanly and precisely, without any excess spin or sidespin
• Nine and dine: A social event where golfers play a nine-hole round and then enjoy a meal together
• Non-conforming: Referring to equipment that does not meet the specifications set forth by the USGA and R&A

P:

• Par: The established number of strokes a skilled golfer is expected to take to complete a hole or round of golf
• Pitch shot: A type of shot played with a lofted club that results in a high, soft landing on the green
• Pin: A small flagstick located in the center of the hole on the green, used to indicate the location of the hole
• Play through: A term used when a faster group of golfers is allowed to pass through a slower group on the course
• Penalty stroke: A stroke added to a golfer’s score as a result of a rules infraction or penalty, such as hitting the ball out of bounds or into a hazard
• Pop-up: A type of shot that results in the ball being hit directly upward, typically caused by hitting the ball on the bottom of the clubface
• Pro-am: A golf tournament in which professional golfers are paired with amateur golfers to form teams
• Provisional ball: A second ball played by a golfer when the original ball may be lost or out of bounds, allowing the golfer to continue play without returning to the previous spot
• Punch shot: A type of low-trajectory shot played with a short iron, typically used to escape trouble or hit under trees
• Pull: A shot that starts left of the target for a right-handed golfer, typically caused by a clubface that is closed at impact

R:

• Range: Short for “driving range,” a practice area where golfers can hit balls and work on their swings
• Read: To analyze the slope, speed, and direction of a putt in order to determine the best line and speed to aim for
• Reverse overlap grip: A grip style in which the pinky finger of the top hand overlaps the index and middle fingers of the bottom hand
• Rough: The longer, thicker grass found outside the fairway and around the green, making shots more difficult to control and limiting a golfer’s ability to hit the ball cleanly
• Round: A full 18-hole game of golf
• Rubber match: A term used when a match is tied after two players have each won one match, requiring a third match to determine the winner
• Run: The distance a golf ball travels after it hits the ground, often affected by the slope and firmness of the fairway or green
• Rhythm: The tempo and flow of a golfer’s swing, which can affect the accuracy and power of a shot
• Range ball: A lower-quality golf ball typically used at driving ranges and practice facilities, as opposed to the higher-quality balls used on the course
• Ready golf: A style of play in which golfers are encouraged to play their shots as soon as they are ready, rather than waiting for others to play first

T:

• Tee: A small peg used to elevate the ball off the ground for the first shot on each hole
• Tee box: The area of the golf course from which the first shot on each hole is played, typically marked by colored tee markers indicating the different levels of difficulty or distance
• Thin: A shot in which the ball is struck by the bottom of the clubface, resulting in a low, skimming shot that typically travels farther than intended
• Top: A shot in which the ball is struck by the top of the clubface, resulting in a low, weak shot that typically travels much shorter than intended
• Trap: Short for “sand trap,” a hazard on the golf course filled with sand

V:

• Vardon grip: A grip style in which the pinky finger of the bottom hand overlaps the index and middle fingers of the top hand, named after legendary golfer Harry Vardon
• Vertical drop: The difference in elevation between two points on the golf course, often affecting the distance and direction of a shot
• Visualize: To mentally picture the intended shot before taking it, helping golfers to focus and make better swings
• Volvik: A brand of brightly colored golf balls that are popular among some golfers for their high visibility and unique look

X:

• X-factor: A term used to describe the rotational separation between a golfer’s shoulders and hips during the swing, which can affect power and accuracy
• X-outs: Golf balls that have slight blemishes or manufacturing defects, sold at a discount price

Z:

• Zeroed in: A term used when a golfer is playing particularly well and making accurate shots consistently
• Zinger: A term used to describe a long, powerful drive or shot that travels a great distance. It can also refer to a witty or humorous comment made by a commentator during a golf broadcast.