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The expected number of strokes it should take to get your ball in the hole (e.g. par 4), or the expected total score around the entire 18 holes (e.g. par 72). 

 A usually high-spinning shot that is played within 80-40m from the hole. 

The indentation that is left after a ball strikes the green. Needs to be repaired with a pitch mark repair tool. 

The flagstick that indicates where the hole is located. 

When a ball travels the correct distance to the pin but finishes left or right of it. 

A second ball that is put into play when there is doubt about whether the first ball will be found. Stroke penalties may apply.

A shot that starts and stays left of the target (Right Hand golfer). 

A shot that starts and stays right of the target (Right Hand golfer). 

The flat-faced club that rolls the ball smoothly to the hole on the greens. 

The thick and occasionally tall grass that borders the edge of the fairway. 

When the ball strikes the hosel of the club, rather than the clubface, resulting in a shot that flies dramatically sideways. 

A shot that curves severely from left-to-right (Right Hand golfer). 

An attempt at hitting the ball, whether successful or not, which is then tallied after each hole to record the score. Also refers to the attributes of a golfer’s action when putting. 

The peg you push into the ground to sit your ball on. Also the area from which you commence playing a hole from. 

A strike that catches the ball close to the equator, resulting in a low ball trajectory and minimal spin. 

Chipping onto the green and sinking the resulting putt. 

 The shortest irons in a set that fly the highest and stop the quickest. Are also used around the greens for chip shots and bunker shots. 

 An attempted stroke that doesn’t make contact with the ball but still counts as one. 

Consistent, inaccurate putting or chipping, usually from very short distances.