Commonly Used Golf Terms [A]
November 12, 2009 :: Posted by - vietnamgolfcourse :: Category - Golf Terminology for Beginners
- ace – A hole made in one stroke
- address – The stance taken by a player in preparing to hit the ball. The positioning of your body in relationship to the golf ball. Same as “addressing the ball”.
- amateur – A golfer who plays without monetary compensation.
- angle of approach – The angle or degree at which the club moves downward, or upward, toward the ball.
- approach shot – Normally a short or medium shot played to the putting green or pin
- apron – The grassy area surrounding the putting surface. See fringe.
- attend the flag – To hold and then remove the flag while another player putts.
- away – The ball that is the greatest distance from the hole when more than one golfer is playing. It is the first to be played.
