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Glossary S - part 1
Sandbagger
A golfer who lies about his ability to gain an edge in the game.
Sand iron
Also called a sand wedge. A heavy, lofted club that was used for playing from bunkers. No longer in use.
Sand trap
The common name for a bunker.
Sand Wedge
An iron with a heavy flange on the bottom that is used primarily to get out of sand traps.
Sandy
Making par after being in a bunker.
Scoop
An improper swing in which the club has a digging or scooping action.
Scotch Foursome
A match that has partners alternating hitting the same ball. They also alternate driving regardless of who holed out on the previous hole.
Scramble
A team competition where players play the best ball of a team member after every stroke or drive.
Scratch
Par play. A zero handicap.
Scratch Player
A player who has no handicap.
Scruff
To misplay the ball by hitting or grazing the ground with the clubhead prior to hitting the ball.
Semi-Private Course
A course that has members but is still open to the public.
Set
A full set of golf clubs.
Set up
To position yourself for the address.
Seven Iron
An iron club used for a distance of 125-160 yards for men's clubs. Also known as a mashie-niblick.
Shaft
The part of the club joined to the head.
Shag Bag
A bag for carrying practice balls.
Shagging
Picking up golf balls from practice ranges.
Shank
A shot struck by the club's hosel. Travels to the right of the intended target.
Shiperio
Similar to a mulligan where a player is allowed a second shot without penalty but is allowed to choose which ball to play, the first one or the second one.
Short game
The part of the game that is made up of chip shots, pitching and putting.
Short irons
The highly lofted irons.
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