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Par

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The number of strokes a skilled golfer should require to complete a hole, round, or tournament.

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Putting Green

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The smooth grassy area at the end of a fairway containing the hole or cup.

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Birdie

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One stroke under par for a given hole.

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Putt

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A golf stroke used with a putter on the green to roll the ball into the hole.

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Pin

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The flagstick positioned in the cup on the green, also referred to simply as the 'flag'.

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Hazard

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An area on a golf course that provides a difficult obstacle which could be water, sand, or thick vegetation.

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Mulligan

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A second chance to perform an action, usually a tee shot, after the first attempt went wrong, not counted on the scorecard.

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Caddie

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A person who carries a player's bag and clubs, and gives knowledgeable advice and moral support.

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Bunker

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A hollow comprised of sand or grass meant to be an obstacle for golfers.

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Out of Bounds

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Area outside the play limits of the course from which a player must take a penalty for their ball landing there.

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Fade

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A shot that for a right-handed golfer, the ball moves left to right slightly.

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Draw

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A shot that for a right-handed player results in a controlled curve to the left.

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Double Bogey

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Two strokes over par for a given hole.

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Fore!

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A warning shout given when it appears possible that a golf ball may hit other players or spectators.

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Handicap

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A numerical measure of a golfer's potential ability, used to enable players of varying abilities to compete against each other.

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Clubhead Speed

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The speed at which the golf club is traveling at impact with the golf ball, influencing distance.

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Fairway

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The area between the tee box and the putting green where the grass is well-maintained allowing for good lies.

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Eagle

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Two strokes under par for a given hole.

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Bogey

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One stroke over par for a given hole.

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Chip

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A short shot played around the greens with a high trajectory intended to land softly and roll minimally.

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Tee Box

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The starting point on each hole where the ball is first struck.

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Drive

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The first shot taken at the teeing ground at each hole, especially with a driver.

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Hook

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A golf shot that results in a significant right to left curve for a right-handed player, often unintentionally.

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Divot

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A piece of turf removed by a golf club when striking the ball on the fairway.

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Match Play

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A format of golf where players or teams compete against each other on a hole-by-hole basis.

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Slice

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A golf shot that curves dramatically from left to right for a right-handed player, often unintentionally.

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Albatross

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Also known as a double eagle, three strokes under par on a single hole.

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Lie

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The position or condition of the golf ball while it is at rest on the course, affecting the next stroke.

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Stroke Play

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A scoring system in golf where the player with the fewest total strokes at the end of the round wins.

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Rough

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The area of grass on a golf course that is outside of the fairway and often taller and coarser.

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