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| Alignment | The way that you position the clubface and line up your body at the address. |
| Backswing | The initial part of the golf swing which finishes as the club stops moving above your head in preparation for the downswing. |
| Birdie | You are said to make a 'birdie' when you sink your ball in one less shot than the par for a specific hole. |
| Bogey | You are said to make a 'bogey' when you sink your ball in one more shot than the par for a specific hole. |
| Bunker | A bunker is a hazard area which is filled with sand in his usually sited near the green or on the fairway. |
| Carry | The carry is a term which refers to how far your golf ball flies through the air. |
| Cup | The cup is simply another word the hole in the green which is the ultimate target for the golf ball. |
| Divot | A divot is a small piece of turf which is removed by your golf club when you hit a ball. |
| Drive | The drive is the initial shot on each hole which is taken from the tee. |
| Fade | A fade is a shot which sends the ball veering slightly to the right (for right-handed golfers). |
| Fore | a shouted a warning signal when a ball is hit and heading in the direction of another player. |
| Green | The green area is a closely mowed area on which the hole is situated. It is also referred to as the putting surface. |
| Hazard | area of the golf course (typically sand and water) which are designed to make life difficult for players. |
| Hook | A hook shot is a shot which bends to the left (for right-handed golfers). |
| A hook shot is a shot which bends to the left (for right-handed golfers). | the forward movement of the club made with the intention of striking at and moving the ball. |
