Glossary B - part 3

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Boundary

The edge of the golf course that defines the area of play.

Bowker

This refers to a shot that appears to be horrible and then hits a tree, a rock, a spectator, etc. and bounces back into play. Sample usage: "I would have bogeyed the fourth hole but I got a bowker." Pronounced "boughkur".

Bramble

A small molded bump on some types of golf balls (gutta purcha and rubber core). Intended to give aerodynamic properties like the dimples on present day balls.

Brassie

Former name given to a 2 wood. A wooden club with a brass sole plate with more loft than a driver and less than the than the spoon.

Break

To make less than a specified score. Such as when you finally broke 90.

Break

The way in which the ball will roll or bounce. Also the sideways slope on the green.

Break the Wrists

To bend the wrists back during a swing.

British Ball

The type of golf ball specified by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. Diameter is not less than 1.620 inches and the weight is not more than 1.620 ounces. Now used mainly in amateur play.

British Open

"The Open" - the first one ever held. The National Championship put on by the Royal And Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland.

Bulge

The curve across the face of a wooden club.

Bulger

A wooden club with a slightly convex face. Mainly a driver.

Bull Dog

Former name for a 4 or 5 wood.

Bump and Run

A chip shot including the run of the ball after landing. Also known as 'chip and run'.

Bunker

A depression in bare ground that is usually covered with sand. Also called a "sand trap". It is considered a hazard under the Rules of Golf.

Bunt

To hit an intentional short shot.

Burn

The Scottish term for a creek or stream.

Burried Ball

A ball partially buried beneath the sand in a bunker.

Buzzard

A score of two strokes over par for a hole.

Bye

A term used in tournaments. The player who draws a "bye" is allowed to advance to the next round without playing an opponent. In match play, it is the hole or holes still left to play if the match is won before the 18th hole.

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