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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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Golf

referee

Sports; Golf

An official who explains and enforces the rules of golf during a tournament.

release

Sports; Golf

To hit the ball in such a way that when it hits the green it continues to roll.

relief

Sports; Golf

Getting relief means that a golfer can pickup and move their ball without being penalized.

rimmed

Sports; Golf

Usually a putt that goes around the lip of the cup but does not drop in the cup.

round

Sports; Golf

This means a round of golf, which means playing all 18 holes.

Round Robin

Sports; Golf

A tournament where everyone has an opportunity to play everyone else. Used in other sports not only golf.

Royal and Ancient Golf Club

Sports; Golf

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Scotland. The governing body of golf.

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