Golf

Golf

Golf is a sport played with a club, usually made of wood, metal or carbon fiber, which is used to hit a small plastic ball from a tee into a hole. The game is primarily a precision and technique sport.

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Pro shop

Sports; Golf

Usually thought of as the building or room where the retail operation of a golf course takes place (the functions of a pro shop can vary widely and might include tee time reservations, club fitting, ...

spin out

Sports; Golf

Usually thought of as the leading side of the body (left side for a right-handed player), especially the pelvic girdle, turning too early in the sequence of the swing (many times before the weight ...

ball striker

Sports; Golf

Usually used in reference to a player whose strong suit is consistently solid contact and the ability to control the trajectory, distance and direction of full golf shots. Example: Gonzo was a great ...

low profile

Sports; Golf

Usually used in reference to fairway woods (but could be other clubs) to indicate a shorter face height than normal. Example: A low profile wood might have a lower center of gravity, but it is also ...

flag

Sports; Golf

Usually, but not always, a fabric banner atop the pin or flagstick to make the location of the hole visible. Example: At some courses the depth of the hole's location is indicated by color coding the ...

kikuyugrass

Sports; Golf

Very durable, creeping, wiry grass, originally from Africa, often used in warm, dry regions. Example: Kikuyugrass/Kikuyu is very tough grass and can be difficult to play from when long.

Kikuyu

Sports; Golf

Very durable, creeping, wiry grass, originally from Africa, often used in warm, dry regions. Example: Kikuyugrass/Kikuyu is very tough grass and can be difficult to play from when long.