W 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 Waggle Movement of the club head prior to swinging. A flourishing of the club behind and over the ball. Water club Obsolete club from around the 1880’s to the 1930’s that was designed for playing the ball from a water hazard. Water hole A hole with water, such as a stream or lake, that forces the players to shoot over it Wedge An iron used for short shots that has a high-loft - pitching wedge, sand wedge. Whiff To swing and miss the ball completely. Whins A British term for heavy rough. Gorse bushes. Whipping The material used to wrap the space where the head and shaft are joined Windcheater A shot played low against the wind. It is played with strong backspin and starts low and rises only toward the end of the shot. Whippy A shaft more flexible than normal. Winter rules Usually local golf rules that allow the player to improve the lie of the ball on the fairway Wood A club, which can be made of wood or metal, that has a large head and is used for shots requiring greater distance. Usually a numbered set of 5 or more starting with the driver and proceeding to the 5 wood. Wormburner A ball hit with adequate distance that hugs the ground.