Glossary - A

Ace

A hole made in one stroke.

Address

The stance taken by a player in preparing to hit the ball. The positioning of your body in relationship to the golf ball. Same as "addressing the ball".

Address

To position the body relative to the ball just before hitting it.

Aggregate

Refers to a score made over more than one round of play, or by 2 or more players playing as partners.

Air Shot

When a player intends to play a shot but misses the ball completely.

Albatross

Former name of a "Double Eagle" - the score for a hole made in 3 strokes under par. A British term.

Alternate Ball

Format in which players alternate hitting each other's ball on each stroke until the hole is finished. For example, after teeing off, player 1 hits player 2's ball and vice versa.

Amateur

A golfer who plays without monetary compensation.

Angle of Approach

The angle or degree at which the club moves downward, or upward, toward the ball.

Approach Shot

Normally a short or medium shot played to the putting green or pin.

Apron

The grassy area surrounding the putting surface. See fringe.

Attack

To play with purpose and aggressively.

Attend

the flag To hold and then remove the flag while another player putts.

Away

The ball that is the greatest distance from the hole when more than one golfer is playing. It is the first to be played.

Testimonials

"The proof of the pudding is in the eating and being fortunate enough to be able to play 18 holes the next day, I can truthfully say that it was the best round of golf I have played for several years. A rewarding experience and one well worth repeating."

Stuart Barber - Golf Today/Golfpro-online.com