Suggestion/Request

Just a thought, perhaps some of you more experienced golfers could post some meanings to the terms and abreviations associated with golf.

More for the newbies like myself and maybe others that don't know to much!

I think it would be really helpful especially for me to understand certain terms.

Example = DRAW = WHEN THE BALL BENDS IN FROM RIGHT TO LEFT (I THINK/WAS TOLD/OR HEARD) but if wrong it's the perfect example.

Example = Blob = ????

Example = Fade = ????

the more the better.

Regards Mehmet (turk)

AddressWhen a stance has been taken and the club has been grounded behind the ball AlbatrossThree below the par of the hole ApproachA stroke played in towards the flag Attending the flagThe holding of the flag. A player may have the flag attended at any time. The flag should either be removed or attended while on the green BirdieOne below the par of the hole BladeStriking the ball with the leading edge, topping the shot BlockPushing the ball out to the right and failing to draw it back BogeyOne over the par of the hole BunkerA hazard consisting of a prepared are of ground often hollowed and filled with sand CaddieA person who carries a player's clubs and may offer advice to that player on how to play the course Casual waterA temporary accumulation of water on the course from which relief can be obtained ChipA short shot from just off the green to the flag CloseThe toe of the club advanced at address CutA shot which flies to the right, fade or slice, depending on its severity DipA ducking movement on downswing DoglegA hole which bends to the right or left DormieWhen a player cannot be beaten - he is as many holes up as there are holes to play DrawA controlled shot which causes the ball to fly right to left Duck hookA shot which flies violently to the left EagleTwo below the par of the hole EclecticThe best score for each hole scored over a number of rounds ExplosionA bunker shot that dispels sand, the clubface hitting behing the ball FadeA controlled shot which causes the ball to fly left to right FairwayThe mown area of the course between tee and green FatThe club striking and digging into the ground before hitting the ball FlyerA shot that travels further than usual, normally caused by wet grass getting between the club face and the ball ForeA golfer's warning that cry when someone may be struck by a ball FourballFour players each playing their own ball FoursomeA pairs game with players taking alternate shots FringeShort mown grass around the putting green GrainThe direction the grass grows on the green, the nap GreenA prepared putting surface Green feeAmount of money paid to play on a golf course GreensomeA pairs game with both playres driving off, the preferred ball is then selected and alternate shots are played to completion of the hole GrossThe total number of strokes taken to go around the golf course, including penalty strokes Ground under repairGround marker unfit for play, any material piled for removal HalfA hole completed in the same score, a tie match Handicapthe number of strokes a player receives and deducts from his gross score Hanging lieThe ball on uneven ground causing an uneven stance to be adopted HazardAny bunker or water hazard HeavyThe club face digs into the ground and reduces power HoleThe hole is 4 1/4 inches in diameter and at least 4 inches deep HoledThe ball is holed when when it lies within the circumference of the hole below the lip HonourThe right to drive off first HookAn often unintentional, uncontrolled shot which flies from right to left HoselThe insert section for the shaft to join the head HookAn often unintentional, uncontrolled shot which flies from right to left HoselThe insert section for the shaft to join the head LagA putt which is run close to the hole with the intention of leaving a simple tap in LieWhere and how the ball comes to rest Line of playThe preferred route to the hole LinksA golf course built on sand near to or by the sea LipThe edge of the hole LobA high flying shot which lands softly Local rulesRules to cover special conditions on the course, locally formulated LoftThe angled setting of a club face Loose impedimentsNatural objects that are not fixed or growing Match playA game played by the number of holes won Medal playStroke play Nett scoreThe score taken after the handicap has been subtracted from the gross score ObstructionAnything artifical placed, left or erected on the golf course Out of boundsGround on which play is prohibited, normally indicated by white stakes or white lines Outside agencyAny agency that is not part of the match ParThe norm for a hole. The par figure for a hole is based on length Penalty strokea stroke or strokes added to a score for taking relief or for a breach of the rules Pin-highA ball that finishes level with the flagstick PitchA short and often high floating approach shot to the green Pitch and runA short approach shot which rolls to the hole Play throughWhen a game overtakes another game Plugged ballA ball buried in the ground PullAn off target shot that flies directly left Punch shotA low, hard shot played predominantly with the hands PushAn off target shot that flies directly right PuttA golf shot played with a putter ReleaseWrist action as the clubhead comes into the ball RoughArea of longer grass bordering the fairway Rub of the greenA moving ball stopped or deflected by an outside agency. A phrase used to describe good or bad luck on the course Sand wedgeA golf club specifically designed for use in bunkers Scratcha zero rated handicap ShaftThe section of the club that connects the head to the grip ShankA shot hit with the neck or hosel of the club often forcing the ball to fly violently to the right SkullTo hit the top of the ball a glancing blow with the leading edge of the club SkyA ball hit high into the air that travels little distance SliceAn unintentional, uncontrolled shot which flies from left to right SoleThe base of the clubhead StablefordA form of golf where players score by points, one point for one over par, two points for par, three points for one under par and so on StanceThe position of the feet in readiness to make a stroke Stroke playA form of golf where a player counts the number of strokes he takes to complete the course, including penalty strokes StymiedAny form of obstruction between the ball and the hole SwingThe motion of playing a stroke TakeawayThe start of the backswing TeeA peg which is inserted into the ground and on which the ball rests Teeing groundThe starting place for the hole. A rectangular area two club lengths in depth with its outside limit defined by two markers Texas wedgeA shot played from off the green with a putter Through the greenThe whole area of the course except the teeing ground and the putting green TopA mis-hit shot that strikes the top half of the ball WaggleThe movement of the clubhead before making a stroke WedgeA short iron designed for playing pitch shots WhiffTo miss the ball or "fresh air" with a stroke Winter rulesLocal rules introduced by individual club committees to protect the course and assist play

Some may be in here.

Draw is correct, Fade would be the opposite (Left to right) and blob is a term used in stableford competitions when you can't score points on that particular hole.. i.e. SI 1, par 4, (28 handicap) you'd get the following = 4 (nett eagle) would be 4 points, 5 (nett birdie) would be 3 points etc until you get an 8 which you wouldn't get any points for.  This is referred to as 'blobbed the hole'..

Hope that isn't too confusing!

Oh...

I did the same for my societies website - just cut and pasted it.