This is the one score in golf you should try to avoid at all costs. For example, making a five on a par would would be considered a bogey.ĭouble Bogey – Scoring two strokes above par. Par – When your score for the hole equals the listed par.īogey – Scoring one stroke above par. Scoring a two on a par 3, or a three on a par 4 would be considered a birdie. For example, if you hit your approach shot in the rough, and then pitched the ball on the green and made your putt – you have successfully gotten up and down for par.īirdie – When you score one stroke under par on a whole. Up and Down – If you have missed a green in regulation, and you are still able to make par. Sometimes referred to as a cut shot.ĭraw – A right to left ball flight (for righties), but more controlled than a hook. Hook – For a right-handed golfer a hook occurs when the ball travels from right to left, but in a much more exaggerated path.įade – A fade is a left to right ball flight (for righties), but it is a more controlled than a slice. For a right-handed golfer, they have sliced it if the ball is moving excessively from left to right. A slice is occurs when a golfer puts excessive curve on the ball. Slice – This is probably the most popular of golf terms as it relates to a player’s swing. This is terribly frustrating because that means you almost made the putt! Lip Out – When your putt rolls around the edge of the cup causing it to change directions. Sometimes if there is inclement weather such as rain it makes sense to play it up. In certain situations golfers are allowed to play the ball “up” meaning they can improve the lie. Playing it “Up” or “Down” – Playing the ball down means that you have to hit your shot no matter what the lie is. If golfers compete against each other based on handicap this practice is frowned upon because that golfer will get extra strokes that they technically don’t deserve – don’t be a sandbagger, be honest! Sandbagging – When a golfer claims they have a handicap that is much higher than their actual playing ability. Some players will elect to putt from the fairway, rough, or even the bunker sometimes. Texas Wedge – A Texas Wedge is another term for using a putter any time you are off the green. For example, on a par 4 if you reach the putting surface with your first, or second shot you have hit the green in regulation.
Green in Regulation – One of the golf terms that you want to be part of your game – a green in regulation is when any part of the golf ball is touching the putting surface and the number of strokes taken is two fewer than par. A greenie is a side bet usually played on a par 3, and the player who lands the ball closest to the pin (while on the green) wins the greenie. Greenie – If you are playing a gambling format like Nassau usually groups will make side bets. Also could be referred to as hitting it fat. It is usually for the same amount as the original wager.Ĭhunk – When a golfer says “I chunked it” that usually means that they made contact behind the golf ball, and their club had dug into the ground too deeply. Press – If you are playing a betting game with your partners a press refers to making another bet. This only occurs if you were to make a hole in one on a par 4, or hole out on your second shot in a par 5. Pull – When a golfer says they pull their shot, they have hit it directly to the left.Īlbatross – Another word for double eagle, or when scoring three under on a hole. A shank is when a golfer makes contact with the hosel of the club, and it usually sends the ball directly to the right.īlock – A block is when a golfer hits a shot directly to the right (for a right-handed golfer) Shank – This is the ugliest of all golf terms, and you shouldn’t say it out loud.
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