| We have compiled a glossary of golfing terms and their definitions for your reference. Enter the term for which you would like a definition, or click a letter below to view the terms that begin with that letter. Click All to see the whole glossary. |
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| Term |
Definition |
| Caddie |
A person hired to carry clubs and provide other assistance. |
| Carry |
The distance a ball will fly in the air, usually to carry a hazard or safely reach a target. |
| Cart Path |
Usually a black top, concrete or dirt path that connects the tee box to the green. |
| Chip |
A chip is a very short shot used when the ball is close to the green but not on the green. The intention of the chip is to make the ball roll low to the ground and go in or near the hole. |
| Chip and Run |
A low-running shot played around the greens where the ball spends more time on the ground than in the air. |
| Club Face |
The actual part of the club you want to hit the ball on. This is the flat part of the clubhead (which may be at an angle). |
| Club Head |
The part of the club you hit the ball with. |
