Short Game
Slang for the sand trap
Bunker
The most common iron we practice with. (Also a lucky number)
7-Iron
Used to set your ball up prior to the shot.
Tee
The word for a target score on a hole
Par
The area where you should always walk and never run
Green
Name of the shot used when you are just off the green
Chip
The area of the golf course you typically use irons from.
Fairway
The part of the club you want to hit the golf ball with for maximum speed/distance.
Commonly marked with red lines
Penalty Area
This article of clothing must be worn forwards at the national.
Hat
What a golfer is doing when they squat down and look at their putt.
Reading Break
The goal of hitting an iron shot is:
Hitting it close to the hole, or on the green, or at your target.
The best "angle of attack" or direction your club should be traveling to hit it up in the air.
Positive, above 0, or up.
The amount of penalty strokes assessed for hitting the wrong ball
2
You must replace this on course after making a swing and hitting ground.
Divot.
Speed + Line
To hit an iron shot solid you must hit the ground ______ hitting the ball.
After
The best players in the world hit their drivers on average how many yards?
(270-350) anywhere in between is a correct answer.
How many penalty strokes are assessed when a ball is hit into a penalty area?
1
When putting, how do we know who's turn it is to play?
What is a longer higher version of a chip shot called?
Pitch
What are the small lines on your iron club face called?
Grooves
How many times will you "drive the ball" if you play 18 holes at The National.
14 (Par 3's are iron shots)
What do you do if your ball comes to rest on the cart path?
Take a drop, nearest point of relief, no penalty
When raking a bunker, a player must remember to ______ after exiting the sand and walking onto the green.
Kick off/bang sand off your shoes