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Obstruction
Any artificial object that has been left or placed on the course with the exception of course boundary markers and constructed roads and paths.
Any artificial object that has been left or placed on the course with the exception of course boundary markers and constructed roads and paths.Off CenterWhen the club strikes the ball outside the center of the club face.
When the club strikes the ball outside the center of the club face.Off-Green Putting When a player elects to putt from off the green rather than chip.
When a player elects to putt from off the green rather than chip. Offset The distance from the forward most point of the hosel to the leading edge of the blade. Offset will help a player to align the club face with the target, reducing a slice, and may produce higher ball flight.
The distance from the forward most point of the hosel to the leading edge of the blade. Offset will help a player to align the club face with the target, reducing a slice, and may produce higher ball flight. One-Piece Takeaway Sometimes called the "modern" takeaway, it describes the beginning of the backswing when the hands, arms and wrists move away from the ball, maintaining the same relationship they had at address.
Sometimes called the "modern" takeaway, it describes the beginning of the backswing when the hands, arms and wrists move away from the ball, maintaining the same relationship they had at address. Open Clubface When, either at address or during the swing, the heel of the clubhead is leading the toe, causing the clubface to point to the side of the target.
When, either at address or during the swing, the heel of the clubhead is leading the toe, causing the clubface to point to the side of the target. Open Grip Also referred to as a weak grip, it is when the hands are turned toward the target on the club.
Also referred to as a weak grip, it is when the hands are turned toward the target on the club.Open Stance When the forward foot is pulled back farther from the target line than the rear or right foot. This stance generally helps promote a left-to-right ball flight.
When the forward foot is pulled back farther from the target line than the rear or right foot. This stance generally helps promote a left-to-right ball flight. Open-to-Closed A description of the movement of the clubface when a player fans it open on the backswing and then closes it at impact.
A description of the movement of the clubface when a player fans it open on the backswing and then closes it at impact. Out of BoundsThe area outside of the course in which play is prohibited. A player is penalized stroke and distance. That is he must replay the shot with a penalty of one stroke.
The area outside of the course in which play is prohibited. A player is penalized stroke and distance. That is he must replay the shot with a penalty of one stroke.Outside-to-In A description of a swing path when the clubhead approaches the ball from outside the target line and then continues to the inside of that line following impact.
A description of a swing path when the clubhead approaches the ball from outside the target line and then continues to the inside of that line following impact. Overclub To pick a club that would, under normal conditions, usually make the ball fly further than the required distance. A player may elect to overclub into a strong wind.
To pick a club that would, under normal conditions, usually make the ball fly further than the required distance. A player may elect to overclub into a strong wind.Overlapping Grip As used by a right-handed player having the little finger of the right hand overlapping the space between the forefinger and second finger of the left hand. The opposite for a left-handed player.
As used by a right-handed player having the little finger of the right hand overlapping the space between the forefinger and second finger of the left hand. The opposite for a left-handed player.Oversize Iron Head Any iron head larger 43 millimeters and a blade length of 75 mm.
Any iron head larger 43 millimeters and a blade length of 75 mm. Oversize Wood Head A wood head with volume greater than 200 cc's.
A wood head with volume greater than 200 cc's. Golf Instruction Newsletter
