Golf Terminology Beginner

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What is "The Rough" in golf?

The area of longer, thicker grass bordering the fairway

A difficult golf tournament

The backswing of a golf club

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What is a "Drive" in golf?

A golf cart path

The first stroke on a hole, intended to move the ball a long distance

A type of golf shoe

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What does "Lie" refer to in golf?

The slope of the green

The score on a hole

The position of the ball when it comes to rest

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What is a "Fairway"?

A golf tournament for professionals

The area between the tee box and the green

The clubhouse area

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What is meant by "Out of Bounds"?

The putting surface

Areas where play is not allowed

The area just outside the tee box

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What is a "Handicap" in golf?

A penalty for a rule violation

The number of clubs a player can carry

A system to level the playing field between players of varying abilities

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What is a "Green" in golf?

A beginners' golf course

The area where golf bags are stored

The area of finely cut grass where the hole is located

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What is an "Eagle"?

The act of finishing a hole in one stroke

A golf course with no water hazards

Two strokes under par for a hole

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What does "Fore" mean in golf?

The back nine holes of an 18-hole course

A type of grass on the course

A warning shout when a ball is heading towards someone

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What is a "Bogey"?

One stroke over par for a hole

A type of golf tournament

A golf club used for short shots

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What is the purpose of a "Putter"?

To drive the ball long distances

To hit the ball out of a sand trap

To gently roll the ball into the hole

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What is a "Tee" in golf?

A golf course feature

A small peg used to hold the ball off the ground for the first stroke

A scoring method

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What does the term "Par" refer to?

The starting point of a golf hole

A type of golf tournament

The standard number of strokes set for each hole

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What is a "Birdie" in golf?

A golf course with lots of water hazards

One stroke under par for a hole

A type of golf club

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