Glossary U

Uncock

To straighten the wrists in the downswing.

Underclubbing

Using a club that does not give the needed distance.

Underspin

Same as backspin.

Unplayable Lie

A lie in which the ball is impossible to play such as in a thicket of trees.

Up

A shot reaching at least as far as the hole.

Up

A specified number of strokes you are ahead of your opponent in match play.

Up and Down

Getting out of trouble or out of a hazard and into the hole.

Upright Swing

A swing that carries the club head more directly backward and upward from the ball.

USGA

United States Golf Association.

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