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Abnormal Ground Conditions
A temporary ground condition that would allow relief without penalty. Examples include a hole dug by a squirrel or deep trench made from a tire wheel.
A temporary ground condition that would allow relief without penalty. Examples include a hole dug by a squirrel or deep trench made from a tire wheel.USGA: An “abnormal ground condition” is any casual water, ground under repair or hole, cast or runway on the course made by a burrowing animal, a reptile or a bird.AccelerationA steady increase in speed of the club head, hands or arms. A major objective of all golf swings starting at the beginning of the forward swing and through impact. Most often used as "accelerate through the ball". Meaning to increase club head speed through the striking zone or bottom of the swing arc.
A steady increase in speed of the club head, hands or arms. A major objective of all golf swings starting at the beginning of the forward swing and through impact. Most often used as "accelerate through the ball". Meaning to increase club head speed through the striking zone or bottom of the swing arc.Ace A hole made in one stroke
A hole made in one strokeAddress The process a player goes through to position the body and club in order to make a stroke.
The process a player goes through to position the body and club in order to make a stroke. Taking your stance, setting the club behind the ball and preparing to hit the ball (addressing the ball).
The position of your body in relationship to the golf ball (your address).
USGA: A player has “addressed the ball” when he has taken his stance and has grounded his club, except that in a hazard a player has addressed the ball when has his taken his stance.AdviceTo make a recommondatiom, give counsel or opinion.
To make a recommondatiom, give counsel or opinion.USGA: “Advice” is any counsel or suggestion that could influence a player in determining his play, the choice of a club or the method of the making a stroke.AimTo align the clubface and the body to the target.
To align the clubface and the body to the target. Aim LineSee Target Line
See Target LineAlbatrossTerm used for a score on a single hole that is three under par.
Term used for a score on a single hole that is three under par.AlignmentThe position of the body and clubface in relation to the target. A part of aiming.
The position of the body and clubface in relation to the target. A part of aiming.Amateur A player that does not receive monetary compensation for playing in excess of $750.00.
A player that does not receive monetary compensation for playing in excess of $750.00.USGA: An “amateur golfer” is one who plays the game as a non-remunerative and non-profit-making sport and who does not receive remuneration for teaching golf or for other activities because of golf skill or reputation, except as provided in the Rules.Angle of Approach or Attack The angle formed by the clubhead as it approaches or contacts the ball and the groundline. The angle of decent or acent of the club face which determines the distance and trajectory of the ball.
The angle formed by the clubhead as it approaches or contacts the ball and the groundline. The angle of decent or acent of the club face which determines the distance and trajectory of the ball.Approach Shot A shot or stroke played with intent to land the ball on the putting green
A shot or stroke played with intent to land the ball on the putting greenApron The first cut of grass surrounding the putting surface. Also called the fringe.
The first cut of grass surrounding the putting surface. Also called the fringe.Attend the Flag To hold and then remove the flag while your playing partner putts.
To hold and then remove the flag while your playing partner putts.Away The ball that is the furthest from the hole. You are away if your ball is further from the hole than any other player in your group.
The ball that is the furthest from the hole. You are away if your ball is further from the hole than any other player in your group. AxisRefers to a straight line, sucjh as the spine, that the upper body rotates around during a golf swing or putting stroke.
Refers to a straight line, sucjh as the spine, that the upper body rotates around during a golf swing or putting stroke. Golf Instruction Newsletter
