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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
| Gallery |
The group of tournament spectators. |
| Gilmore |
1)An alternative hitting style used to maximize distance. Slightly mythic and inaccurate.
2) Someone who use obscene language and inproper golf etiquette. Such as assalting game show hosts and gallery members. |
| Gimme |
A putt that is certain to be made on the next shot and will most likely be conceded by an opponent. |
| Gobble |
An obsolete slang term meaning a hard-hit putt that holes out. |
| Golf glove |
A glove generally worn by a right-handed golfer on the left hand, and by a left-handed golfer on the right hand, to improve the grip. |
| Goose-neck |
Having the neck of a club curved so that the heel is slightly offset from the line of the shaft. |
| Gorse |
A shrub primarily found on linkland type courses. It is a spiny evergreen with bright yellow flowers. Same as whin. |
| Grain |
The direction in which the grass on a putting lies after it has been shortly cut |
| Grand Slam |
The four major championships: the British Open, the U.S. Open, PGA Championship and the Masters. Also a breakfast found at Denny's. |
| Graphite |
A lightweight material used to make shafts and clubheads. |
| Green |
The whole golf course according to golf rules. However, in popular usage, it refers to the putting surface. |
| Green committee |
Members of a golf club who are responsible for the maintenance and management of the course. |
| Green fee |
The charge made by the course to allow the player to use the course. |
| Green jacket |
The prize awarded to the winner of the Masters Tournament. |
| Greenkeeper |
The employee of the club who is responsible for the maintenance of the course. |
| Greenside |
Adjacent to the putting green. |
| Grip |
The part of the shaft by which the club is held. Covered with leather or other material. Also means the manner in which you hold the club |
| Groove |
Linear scoring on a clubface |
| Gross |
The total number of strokes required to complete a round of golf after the player’s handicap is deducted. |
| Grounding the club |
Placing the clubhead behind the ball at address. |
| Ground under repair |
Any part of the course being repaired is ground under repair. A ball that lands in such an area must be removed without penalty. |
| Gutta percha |
Material used in the manufacture of early golf balls. It was a hard, molded substance made from the sap of several types of Malaysian trees. These balls were in use from 1848 until the early 1900’s. |
