What is a hole in one in golf? A hole-in-one is simply taking only 1 stroke to get the golf ball into the hole. It’s one of the rare moments in golf but quite exciting when it happens. In this guide we will break down the history of the hole-in-one, the odds of making one, …
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An albatross in golf is a term used for scoring 3-under par. It’s something most golfers will never achieve in their lifetime as it’s more rare than a hole-in-one, but an Albatross does happen occasionally on tour by professional golfers. Below we will break down the history of the golf term “Albatross” sharing its history …
Eagle is a scoring term used by golfers to represent scoring two strokes less than the par value for a given hole. For example, on a Par 5, the golfer would need to score a 3 to achieve an eagle in golf. On a par 4, an eagle would be (2) strokes and on a …
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Birdie is a scoring term used in golf. To score a birdie, you must get the ball in the hole in (1) stroke less than par. For example, on a par 5 you would need to finish the hole in only (4) strokes. On a par 4, you would need just (3) strokes, and on …
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If you watch golf on TV or have ever been out on the golf course playing a round of golf yourself, you’ll hear golfers shout out a strange word “Fore!” Why do golfers shout fore? What does fore mean? Where did it originate and how did it get associated with golf? These are questions you …
In this guide, we are going to explain how to use a golf scorecard. You’re going to learn all of the pieces of information that are found on a golf scorecard and what they mean. You’ll also learn why some golfers put circles and squares on their golf scorecard. Let’s start off covering the beginner …
In this guide we’re going to explain the Golf Handicap System in simple terms for beginners. You will come away understanding what is a golf handicap, how the golf handicap system works, who needs a golf handicap, how GHIN and the USGA are involved, and more. Why does golf have a handicap system? Like any …
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If you’ve recently just started playing golf for the first time, you’ll want to learn some of the basic golf terms so you can understand these golf terms on the course when you hear playing partners speaking the golf slang. A few golf terms you might hear early on include “get in your home, shank, …
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What is a Par in Golf? Par is a score given to a hole on the golf course based on how many strokes it should take the golfer to put the golf ball into the hole. Par is also a score given to the entire golf course as a whole when you combine all of …
