![]() If golfers compete against each other based on handicap this practice is frowned upon because that golfer will get extra strokes that they technically don’t deserve – don’t be a sandbagger, be honest! Sandbagging – When a golfer claims they have a handicap that is much higher than their actual playing ability. Some players will elect to putt from the fairway, rough, or even the bunker sometimes. ![]() Texas Wedge – A Texas Wedge is another term for using a putter any time you are off the green. For example, on a par 4 if you reach the putting surface with your first, or second shot you have hit the green in regulation. Green in Regulation – One of the golf terms that you want to be part of your game – a green in regulation is when any part of the golf ball is touching the putting surface and the number of strokes taken is two fewer than par. A greenie is a side bet usually played on a par 3, and the player who lands the ball closest to the pin (while on the green) wins the greenie. Greenie – If you are playing a gambling format like Nassau usually groups will make side bets. Also could be referred to as hitting it fat. It is usually for the same amount as the original wager.Ĭhunk – When a golfer says “I chunked it” that usually means that they made contact behind the golf ball, and their club had dug into the ground too deeply. Press – If you are playing a betting game with your partners a press refers to making another bet. This only occurs if you were to make a hole in one on a par 4, or hole out on your second shot in a par 5. Pull – When a golfer says they pull their shot, they have hit it directly to the left.Īlbatross – Another word for double eagle, or when scoring three under on a hole. A shank is when a golfer makes contact with the hosel of the club, and it usually sends the ball directly to the right.īlock – A block is when a golfer hits a shot directly to the right (for a right-handed golfer) Shank – This is the ugliest of all golf terms, and you shouldn’t say it out loud.
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