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5:56 pm May 20, 2009

Eagle: A player who finishes a hole in two under par when playing a
par-4 or a par-5 hole. You can also “eagle” a par-3 hole, but that is
called an “ace” (See Ace).

Executive Course: A small, 9-hole (par-3) course which can be
played through in under 2 hours (typically 90 minutes).

Explosion Shot: A bunker shot that creates an “explosion” of sand
flying through the air.

Fade: A shot that sends the ball veering slightly to the right
(assuming it’s a right-handed player).

Fairway: The entire distance (in-bounds) that runs from the tee all
the way to the green. It is kept nicely trimmed.

Fat: When your clubface strikes the ground before hitting the ball.
Opposite of “thin.”

Flagstick: The flagged pole that rests inside of the hole on each
green.

Flex: The amount of bend that exists within a club shaft.

Flier Lie: When you swing & too much grass comes between the
ball & clubface. This reduces the amount of backspin on the ball as
well.

Flop Shot: A type of pitch shot that lifts the ball high up into the air,
but comes down short and lands soft.

Follow Through: The movement of your club and body after the
ball has been hit.

Fore: What you hear shouted loudly when a ball is flying towards another player. It’s a warning signal.

Fringe: The collar of grass that surrounds the green. (See Collar).

Front Nine: The first 9 holes of an 18-hole golf course.

Gimme: A putt that is so short & close to the hole that your playing
partners do not require you to actually hit the ball in.

Glove: Something typically worn on the lead hand to help enhance
their grip. It prevents skin problems like blisters.

Grain: The direction in which the grass is growing.

Green: The closely mowed surface that surrounds the hole. Also
called the putting surface.

Green In Regulation: Getting your ball onto the green in one shot
on a par-3 hole, in two shots on a par-4 hole, or in three shots on a
par-5 hole.

Greens Fee: The amount of money charged to play a round of golf
at a particular course.

Grip: How you hold your club. Also refers to the rubber covering
on the shaft where you place your hands.

Grooves: The etched lines of design on the face of the club. They
help obtain the desired backspin on the ball.

Ground Under Repair: An area on the golf course that is under
repair.

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