Golf Glossary

426 golf terms explained like a friend would explain them. No jargon to explain the jargon. Available in English, German, and Spanish.

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A score of one stroke under par on a hole. For example, scoring 3 on a par-4 hole.

A score of one stroke over par on a hole. For example, scoring 5 on a par-4 hole.

A score of two strokes under par on a hole. For example, scoring 2 on a par-4 hole.

The closely mown area of grass between the tee and the green, intended as the ideal path to the hole.

A numerical measure of a golfer's playing ability, used to level the playing field between golfers of different skill levels.

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