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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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in play

Sports; Golf

A ball that is in the playing area of the golf course.

kitty box

Sports; Golf

Colloquialism for sand bunker.

knockdown shot

Sports; Golf

A shot used on windy days and is hit low in an effort to keep the ball out of the wind as much as possible.

lag putt

Sports; Golf

This is when a golfer putts the ball so it will stop near the hole. He is usually far ahead in the score and does not need to make the shot to maintain their lead.

lateral water hazard

Sports; Golf

A water hazard that runs along the side of the fairway.

layout

Sports; Golf

The way in which the golf course is laid out. The architectural design of the course.

lip

Sports; Golf

The rim of the cup.

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