Golf Terms – Page 5
Grain: The grain describes the direction in which the grass is growing.
Green: The green area is the closely mowed surface that surrounds the hole, also called the putting surface.
Green In Regulation: This means getting your ball onto the green in one shot on a par-3 hole, in two shots on a par-4 hole, or in three shots on a par-5 hole.
Greens Fee: This is the amount of money charged to you for playing a round of golf at a particular course.
Grip: The grip refers to how you hold your club. The grip also refers to the covering (made of rubber) on the club shaft where you place your hands.
Grooves: Grooves are the etched lines of design on the face of the club. These grooves help obtain the desired backspin on the ball.
Ground Under Repair: This term describes an area on the golf course that is under repair. You may also get a relief from this area when playing. (See Relief).
Handicap: A handicap is a scoring adjustment plan that allows players of different skill levels to compete with one another, without the better players dominating the game.
Hard Pan: Turf or ground area on the golf course that is extremely hard-packed.
Hazard: Hazards are part of every golf course, and are areas of sand or water which penalize the player.
Hole: The hole is the final destination of the golf ball to sink into at the end of every hole. (See also Cup).
Holed Out: This is when the golf ball falls into the cup.
Honor: The privilege of playing first within your group.
Hook: The hook is a shot that bends to the left (right-handed golfers).
Hosel: The hosel is the section of the clubhead that is attached to the club shaft.
Impact: Impact refers to the exact moment that you hit the ball (when the clubface meets with the ball).
Impediment: Loose debris that can be moved aside and away from your ball.
Interlocking Grip: This type of grip links the index finger of one of your hands and the pinky finger from the other hand.
Iron: The iron is any club that uses a metallic blade for the clubhead. Most golfers carry with them at least 8-10 irons which range from 2-irons to the sand wedge. Each club provides a different loft.
Lag Putt: This term refers to a long putt by a golf player whose goal is to have the ball land and stop within a couple of feet (or less) from the hole.
Laid Off: This is when your club shaft is pointing to the left of the target at the top of the backswing (right-handed golfers).