

Bīack Nine – This refers to the last 9 holes of a typical 18 hole course, also known as heading in.īackswing – As the term suggests, this is simply the action taking when swinging back before striking the golf ball. Normally the loft is around 52 degrees.Īway – The player that is farthest away from the hole and is up to play. Good alignment is critical for accurate shots.Īpron – The section of the fairway that is leading up to the front of the green.Īpproach – Shots played that are intended to land on the green are known as approach shots.Īpproach Wedge – A wedge that is the loft between a sand wedge and a pitching wedge. The exact origins are not clear but the term has been around since at least 1929.Īlignment – This refers to the position of the player’s body relative to the intended target. So an awesome 2 on a par 5 or a hole in 1 on a par 3 would give you a brilliant result and the bragging rights that come with it. Remember not to accidentally cause the ball to move when addressing the ball as this will result in a penalty of one stroke.Īlbatross – Occasionally called a double eagle, an albatross is a score of three under par. Address – The way you stand and position your club before a shot is known as address.
