Glossary of Golf Terms
Golf is a game that sometimes seems to have a language all its own. If you've run across golf terms you're unfamiliar with, or you just want more explanation, our glossaries of golf terms should help.
Flight
Here is a definition of the term "flight" often used in golf tournaments.
Here is a definition of the term "flight" often used in golf tournaments.
Step Aside
Here is a definition of the Step Aside or Step Aside Scramble, a type of golf tournament format.
Here is a definition of the Step Aside or Step Aside Scramble, a type of golf tournament format.
Buzzard
What is a "buzzard" as it related to golf? Here's a definition of the term.
What is a "buzzard" as it related to golf? Here's a definition of the term.
Honey Pot
Here is a definition of the term "honey pot" sometimes found relating to golf tournaments.
Here is a definition of the term "honey pot" sometimes found relating to golf tournaments.
Red, White and Blue Tournament
Learn how to play a Red, White and Blue golf tournament with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Learn how to play a Red, White and Blue golf tournament with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Five of Clubs
Here is a definition of the golf tournament format known as Five of Clubs.
Here is a definition of the golf tournament format known as Five of Clubs.
Dots (or Dot Game)
Here is a definition of "Dots," a points-based golf game involving numerous side bets.
Here is a definition of "Dots," a points-based golf game involving numerous side bets.
Umbrella (or "Umbrella Game")
Here is a definition of Umbrella Game, a type of side bet in a golf foursome.
Here is a definition of Umbrella Game, a type of side bet in a golf foursome.
Bump and Run
Here is a definition of the bump and run shot in golf.
Here is a definition of the bump and run shot in golf.
Quota Golf Tournament
Here is a definition of a Quota Golf Tournament, including the points awarded and how to determine the winner.
Here is a definition of a Quota Golf Tournament, including the points awarded and how to determine the winner.
Shazam
Here is a definition of Shazam, a golf betting game that is played on the putting greens.
Here is a definition of Shazam, a golf betting game that is played on the putting greens.
Forms of Stroke Play
Here is the official definition from the Rules of Golf of "forms of stroke play."
Here is the official definition from the Rules of Golf of "forms of stroke play."
Forms of Match Play
Here is the official definition from the Rules of Golf of "forms of match play."
Here is the official definition from the Rules of Golf of "forms of match play."
T and F
Find out the definition of a T and F tournament, a type of golf format.
Find out the definition of a T and F tournament, a type of golf format.
Par Is Your Partner
Par Is Your Partner is a rule or stipulation sometimes used in golf tournament play. Find out what it means.
Par Is Your Partner is a rule or stipulation sometimes used in golf tournament play. Find out what it means.
Church Pews Bunker
Learn the definition of the golf term Church Pews Bunker from the About.com Golf Glossary
Learn the definition of the golf term Church Pews Bunker from the About.com Golf Glossary
Captain's Choice
What is the Captain's Choice format in golf? Here's a definition.
What is the Captain's Choice format in golf? Here's a definition.
System 36
How is the System 36 handicapping formula used for golf tournaments? Here is the definition of System 36.
How is the System 36 handicapping formula used for golf tournaments? Here is the definition of System 36.
Sky Marks
Learn the definition of the golf term sky marks with this glossary entry from the About.com Golf Guide
Learn the definition of the golf term sky marks with this glossary entry from the About.com Golf Guide
Topped Shot
Learn the meaning of the golf term topped shot with this definition from the About.com Golf Guide
Learn the meaning of the golf term topped shot with this definition from the About.com Golf Guide
Skyball
Here is a definition of the golf term "skyball" from the About.com Golf Glossary
Here is a definition of the golf term "skyball" from the About.com Golf Glossary
The Train
Find out how to play the golf betting game known as The Train with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary
Find out how to play the golf betting game known as The Train with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary
Fish
Check out this definition of the golf betting game known as Fish from the About.com Golf Glossary
Check out this definition of the golf betting game known as Fish from the About.com Golf Glossary
Lie Angle
What does the golf term 'lie angle' mean? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Guide
What does the golf term 'lie angle' mean? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Guide
Last Man Standing
Find out how to play the golf tournament format Last Man Standing with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary
Find out how to play the golf tournament format Last Man Standing with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary
Las Vegas Scramble
Want to know more about the golf tournament format called Las Vegas Scramble? Check out this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary
Want to know more about the golf tournament format called Las Vegas Scramble? Check out this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary
Jack and Jill
What does the golf term 'Jack and Jill' refer to? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary
What does the golf term 'Jack and Jill' refer to? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary
Modified Pinehurst
What is the Modified Pinehurst format in golf? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Guide
What is the Modified Pinehurst format in golf? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Guide
Looping
What does the golf term 'looping' mean? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary
What does the golf term 'looping' mean? Find out with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary
Loop
Find out what the term 'loop' means when it is used in a golf context from the About.com Golf Glossary
Find out what the term 'loop' means when it is used in a golf context from the About.com Golf Glossary
Reverse Scramble
Learn what is meant by the golf term 'reverse scramble' with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary
Learn what is meant by the golf term 'reverse scramble' with this definition from the About.com Golf Glossary
Am-Am
What does am-am mean as it relates to golf? Here is a definition of the am-am golf tournament format.
What does am-am mean as it relates to golf? Here is a definition of the am-am golf tournament format.
2-Man No Scotch
How is a 2-Man No Scotch golf tournament played - found out with this definition from the About Golf Glossary
How is a 2-Man No Scotch golf tournament played - found out with this definition from the About Golf Glossary
4-Man Cha Cha Cha
Find out how to play the 4-Man Cha Cha Cha golf tournament format from the About Golf Glossary.
Find out how to play the 4-Man Cha Cha Cha golf tournament format from the About Golf Glossary.
Golf Terms - View the Full Golf Glossary
The golf glossary from the About Golf Guide has the definitions of those hard-to-understand golf terms.
The golf glossary from the About Golf Guide has the definitions of those hard-to-understand golf terms.
Golf Handicap Terms - Glossary of Golf Handicap Terms
Need the definition of term related to golf handicaps? Check our Golf Handicap Terms list.
Need the definition of term related to golf handicaps? Check our Golf Handicap Terms list.
Golf Course Terms - Glossary of Golf Course Terms
Do you need to know the definition of a term related to golf courses? Check out this glossary of golf course terms.
Do you need to know the definition of a term related to golf courses? Check out this glossary of golf course terms.
Golf Club Terms - Glossary of Golf Club Terms
Do you need to look up the meaning of a golf club term? Check this list of definitions.
Do you need to look up the meaning of a golf club term? Check this list of definitions.
Golf Terms: Tournament Formats and Betting Games
Find definitions of tournament formats (scramble, best ball, etc.) and betting games (barkies, Arnies, etc.).
Find definitions of tournament formats (scramble, best ball, etc.) and betting games (barkies, Arnies, etc.).
Golf Terms: Definitions from the Rules of Golf
Find definitions from the Official Rules of Golf, courtesy of the USGA.
Find definitions from the Official Rules of Golf, courtesy of the USGA.