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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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qualifying school

Sports; Golf

To get on the PGA tour you have to go to a qualifying school and if you pass then you become a member of the PGA.

quarter shot

Sports; Golf

A shot hit with a significantly reduced swing.

range

Sports; Golf

See Driving Range.

range balls

Sports; Golf

Practice balls that are used in the Driving Range.

ranger

Sports; Golf

An official who goes around the course making sure that play is going smoothly and progressing at a timely manner.

reading the green

Sports; Golf

The skill of looking at the green and figuring out which way the ball will move as it goes toward the hole. Will it break to the left, right or go straight.

recovery shot

Sports; Golf

To get the golf ball back into a better position after having hit it into a lousy position.

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