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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Bermuda grass

Sports; Golf

A more course bladed, durable grass that stands up well in hotter climates (e.g., Southeastern U.S., tropical) Example: Bermuda grass greens are notorious for their grain, which influences putts in ...

hitch

Sports; Golf

A noticeable rough spot or hiccup in the flow of a golf swing. Example: Ben had a hitch in his backswing that looked like he was receiving a jolt of electricity.

pitch and putt (course)

Sports; Golf

A par 3 course with extremely short holes (usually not much longer than 130 yards, probably in most cases averaging less than 100 yards per hole) Example: Pitch and putt courses are good places for ...

pitch 'n' putt

Sports; Golf

beginner set

Sports; Golf

A partial set of golf clubs usually consisting of either the odd or the even numbered irons, a putter and a reduced number of woods. Example: A common configuration for a starter set/beginner ...

starter set

Sports; Golf

A partial set of golf clubs usually consisting of either the odd or the even numbered irons, a putter and a reduced number of woods. Example: A common configuration for a starter set/beginner ...

half set

Sports; Golf

A partial set of golf clubs usually consisting of either the odd or the even numbered irons, a putter and a reduced number of woods. Example: A common configuration for a starter set/beginner ...