the initial nine holes of a golf course, typically numbered one through nine
a golf scoring format where the total number of strokes is counted
(golf) a score of one stroke less than the par value for a hole, typically achieved by sinking the ball into the hole with one fewer stroke than the expected number
(golf) the remarkable achievement of sinking the ball into the cup with just one stroke on a par-3 hole
the standard number of strokes expected for a skilled golfer to complete a hole or course
a golf competition format where players compete hole by hole, aiming to win individual holes rather than building up a total score
a numerical measure of a golf player's ability, used to level the playing field in competition
the movement of the golf club from the top of the swing down to the point of impact with the ball
a golf shot that curves sharply to the left for right-handed golfers or to the right for left-handed golfers
a piece of turf or grass that is displaced when a player strikes the ground with their club during a swing
the positioning a golfer takes before making a swing to address the ball
(golf) to play a hole in one stroke, usually referring to a hole-in-one where the ball is hit from the tee into the cup
the distance a golf ball travels through the air from the point of impact to where it first hits the ground
(in golf) to make a short, high-arching shot, typically played from closer distances to the hole
a stroke played toward the green from a location farther away
to successfully hit the ball into the hole with a putt, finishing the hole
a card used in golf to record each player's scores for each hole during a round
a type of shot where the ball curves unintentionally to the right for right-handed golfers or to the left for left-handed golfers in flight
of a golfer who is capable of playing to the standard of the course rating
a golfer who achieves the lowest score in a medal play competition, earning them the title of medalist for that tournament