Golf Terms – Page 9
Shank: The shank describes a shot that, when impact occurs, contact is made with the ball from the hosel of the club, instead of the face.
Short Game: Probably the most important aspect of becoming a great golfer, the short game is considered to be all shots on the course that are within 50 to 60 yards of the hole. The short game is also the hardest to master due to the various obstacles and hazards that get in the way.
Sidehill Lie: This is a lie, where at address, the golf ball is either above your feet or below your feet.
Skied: When you hit a tee shot that flies almost straight up into the air, you have skied the ball.
Slice: The dreaded slice is a shot that causes the ball to veer far to the right of your target line (right handed players).
Slope: The slope is actually a number that is assigned to every golf course in describing it’s specific level of playing difficulty. For example, the average slope number for United States golf courses is 113. (The term slope can also be used to describe the contours of the green).
Spikes: Spikes are designed to help you play golf with better traction from your shoes. They are small cleats that may be made from rubber, plastic, or metal, and are fastened to the bottom of your golf shoes. These shoes are very helpful when it comes to maintaining better control of your swing.
Square Stance: This stance describes your set up where the clubhead is perpendicular to your target line, and at the same time your shoulders, hips, and feet are all parallel to the same target line.
Splash: A splash occurs when you take a bunker shot but with it comes a divot of sand, splashing everywhere (along with the ball).
Stance: The term stance simply means the position of your feet at address.
Starter: In golf, the starter is considered to be the man or woman who is in charge of sending the players out onto the course.
Stroke: One (1) individual swing of your golf club.
Stroke Play: This is the most standard way of determining the winner of a round in golf. The person that finishes with the least amount of strokes wins the match.
Strong Grip: In golf, a strong grip is typically a reference to when a golfer can see more than two knuckles of his or her left hand when gripping the club. A strong grip can also be used to steer the ball to the left.