Today's generation often complains that golf is a boring sport, that it moves too slowly, and that there's not enough action. Compared to some other sports, that may very well be true. However, one entertaining aspect about golf is the unique slang which is often used that the casual observer would not be able to understand. How about you? Are you 'hip' to the cool lingo? Tee it up and let's go!
If a golfer starts to get 'the yips', what does that mean is happening?
In golf, what is 'spinach'?
If a golfer swings at a ball and competely misses it, this is called a ______?
When a player hits a ball much farther than they intended, this is sometimes called _________?
A poorly designed and/or maintained golf course is often called a ________?
I score better than you on a hole. On the next hole, I have the 'honors'. What does that mean?
If a golfer got a score of 2 on a par five, what would that be called?
In golf, what is a 'James Joyce'?
If a player gets a 'snowman' in golf, what happened?
An inexperienced or bad golfer is often called a __________?
If a player hits a shot and he/she wants it to 'bite', what are they hoping will happen when it lands on the green?
What is another name for a 'double bogey'?
In golf, what is known as a 'Danny Devito'?
What do you call it when a player hits a shot so far out of bounds it has gone where no man has gone before?
In golf, what is it called when a player hits a shot from one bunker to another?
What parts of golf courses are sometimes called 'dance floors'?
In golf, what is a 'mulligan'?
The flagstick that is sticking out of the hole is often called the _______?
If a player records an 'abominable snowman' on a hole, how many shots did he/she take?
What golf clubs are considered to be the 'middle irons'?
If a golfer gets a score of TEN on a hole, what is that sometimes called?
In golf, what does the term 'Ace' mean?
If a golfer is using a 'foot wedge', what are they doing?
What does it mean if a player gets an 'eagle' on a hole? He/she shot _______par on the hole.
What is a 'scratch golfer'?
If a golfer uses a putter to hit a shot while not on the green, it is sometimes called a ___________?
When players get together for drinks after finishing their round, this is sometimes referred to as the ________?
What does it mean if a player gets a 'birdie' on a hole? He/she shot ______ par on the hole.
What is a golfer supposed to yell if their errant shot is in danger of hitting another player?
