Helping you fit in when people talk about golf, talk on the golf course or just use a golf term you need to know.
Golf is a game of numbers, and two of the most important terms used in golf scoring systems are gross score and net score. Gross score refers to the total number of strokes a golfer takes to complete a round or a particular hole, including any penalty strokes. On the other hand, net score takes … Read more
A forecaddie is a caddie who works in golf tournaments and assists recreational golfers. They carry golf bags, help with club selection, and provide more personalized service than a regular caddie. Most recreational golfers hire a forecaddie to assist them during their rounds. Professional golfers also hire forecaddies during professional tournaments. The duties of a … Read more
Albatrosses and Condors are some of the rarest scores in golf. So your goal is to read this so you know what they are, and then go get you some! What Is An Albatross In Golf? An albatross is a rare and highly coveted achievement in golf. Also known as a double eagle, it refers … Read more
Golf is a sport that requires precision and a strong mental game. Players need to be able to focus on the task at hand and execute each shot with precision. However, sometimes even the best golfers are forced to withdraw from a tournament for various reasons. This is where the term “WD” comes in. In … Read more
The shotgun start in golf is a starting format that instead of using tee times and every group starting on the same first hole, every group starts on a different hole at the same time. It gets it’s name from a “Shotgun” being shot off to signal to all players around the course that they … Read more
If you have watched competition golf on TV or played the game, you will have heard the term ‘pin high’ being used frequently during commentary or by your playing partners once they have hit a shot to the green – but what does this mean? Pin high means the ball has landed level with the … Read more
Where did it originate? Read on to learn all this and more. In this post, we’ll define what a Mulligan is in golf, and show a few examples of how the slang phrase ‘Mulligan’ is used, and provide several ways for getting started with Mulligans to get the best outcome. What is a Mulligan in … Read more
This is a question many amateur players ask themselves. Experts advise to keep it simple with this easy mantra: ‘I can’t control where the ball goes, but I can control my effort.’ But we know this isn’t always easy, and some common phrases tend to slip out when the going gets tough. Professional golfer Billy … Read more
While on the course, you’ll hear all sorts of unique words and expressions that are exclusive to the game of golf. Some of these expressions are easy to figure out, while others can be pretty tricky if you don’t have someone to explain them to you. If you’ve been playing golf for a while now, … Read more
The term “bogey” was initially used in golf to describe a specific score that golfers would use as their benchmark for success. For example, if the player’s goal is to shoot an even 100, shooting a bogey would mean they achieved their goal. Why is it called a bogey in golf? This term has stayed … Read more
