Your guide through the world of golf
Golf is more than just a game- it's a language in itself! From "amateurf" to "zonet": many terms can be confusing for newcomers and even experienced golfers. Our golf lexicon from A to Z explains the most important terms in a simple and understandable way. Whether you're looking for a golf holiday on Mallorca or just want to deepen your knowledge- you've come to the right place!
Amateur: A non-professional golfer, not earning money from the sport.
Birdie: Scoring one stroke under par on a hole.
Caddie: A person who carries a player’s clubs and offers advice on gameplay.
Dogleg: A hole where the fairway bends like a dog's leg, either left or right.
Eagle: A score of two under par on a hole (e.g., 3 on a par 5).
Fairway: The well-manicured area between the tee and the green.
Green: The closely mowed area surrounding the hole where putting takes place.
Handicap: A numerical measure of a golfer’s potential ability, used to level competition.
Impact: The moment the clubface strikes the ball.
Jigger: An old-fashioned term for a club with a loft similar to a modern wedge or 4-iron.
Knockdown Shot: A controlled, lower-trajectory shot often used in windy conditions.
Loft: The angle of the clubface that determines the height and distance of a shot.
Mulligan: A second shot allowed informally after a poor first shot, without penalty.
Net Score: A player's score after handicap adjustments.
Out-of-Bounds (OB): An area outside the designated course boundaries, resulting in a penalty.
Par: The expected number of strokes to complete a hole or course.
Qualifier: A preliminary round to determine eligibility for a tournament.
Rough: The longer grass bordering fairways and greens.
Slice: A shot that curves sharply to the right (for a right-handed golfer).
Tee: The small peg on which a golf ball is placed for the first shot of a hole.
Up and Down: Successfully getting the ball into the hole in two strokes from off the green.
Vardon Grip: A popular overlapping grip named after golfer Harry Vardon.
X-Out: Golf balls marked as factory seconds, sold at a discount.
Zone: A mental state of peak performance often described as "in the zone."
If you know the technical language of golf, you not only play more confidently, but you also enjoy the game more. Golfers can benefit from clear communication, especially on a challenging course like Canyamel Golf in Mallorca.
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Our golf lexicon from A to Z will help you to keep track of every golf course. Now there is only one thing left to do: apply what you have learned on the course. Maybe on Mallorca?
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