Glossary D - part 2
Driver
The longest-hitting modern wooden club, used primarily from the tee when maximum distance is required. Also called the No. 1 wood.
Driving Iron
Another name for the number one iron. Formerly one of various iron clubs used for shots through the green.
Driving Mashie
Obsolete club with less loft than a mashie iron and used for driving and long shots through the green.
Driving Putter
Obsolete wooden club used primarily for low shots into the wind.
Driving Range
An area or building used for the purpose of practicing tee-shots and other strokes.
Drop
To deposit the ball on the course after which you put the ball back in play after it has been declared unplayable or after the ball has been lost.
Dub
A missed or badly-hit shot.
Duff
To mishit a shot by hitting the ground behind the ball and then top the ball.
Duffer
An unskilled golfer. Also called a hacker.
Dunch
A fat hit from a claggy lie. British origin.
Dunk
To hit your ball into a water hazard.
