Glossary J

Jail

Help, I'm in jail! Stated when you are faced with a very difficult shot.

Jerk

To hit the ball from a bad lie, rough or sand, with a downward cutting motion causing the clubhead to dig into the ground beneath the ball.

Jigger

An iron with moderate loft and a short shaft. No longer in use. Present equivalent is the 4 iron.

Jungle

A slang term for heavy rough.

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