Study the 20 vocabulary terms below. Then continue to the activities.
- Approach
- Birdie
- Bogey
- Bunker
- Caddie
- Chip
- Clubhouse
- Driver
- Eagle
- Fairway
- Green
- Handicap
- Hook
- Iron
- Par
- Putter
- Rough
- Slice
- Swing
- Tee
Noun (thing)
A shot played towards the green from a distance.
Her approach shot landed the ball near the hole.
Noun (thing)
A score of one stroke under par on a hole.
He celebrated after scoring a birdie.
Noun (thing)
A score of one stroke over par on a hole.
After a bad shot, he settled for a bogey.
Noun (thing)
A sand-filled hazard on a golf course.
His ball landed in a bunker, complicating his next shot.
Noun (thing)
A person who carries the golfer’s clubs and offers advice.
Her caddie helped her select the right club for each shot.
Noun (thing)
A short shot intended to lift the ball onto the green.
A delicate chip can win you the hole.
Noun (thing)
The building at a golf course where players gather before and after a round.
The clubhouse is a great place to relax and socialize after a game.
Noun (thing)
The club used for long-distance shots from the tee.
He used his driver to launch the ball down the fairway.
Noun (thing)
A score of two strokes under par on a hole.
Scoring an eagle is a remarkable achievement.
Noun (thing)
The closely mowed area between the tee and the green.
He hit the ball onto the fairway for a good position.
Noun (thing)
The area of short, closely trimmed grass surrounding the hole.
She carefully putted the ball on the green.
Noun (thing)
A numerical measure of a golfer’s potential ability that levels the playing field.
A lower handicap indicates a better player.
Noun (thing)
A shot that curves sharply to the left (for right-handed golfers).
A hook can sometimes position the ball advantageously.
Noun (thing)
A club used for mid-range shots, usually numbered.
A 7-iron was perfect for his approach.
Noun (thing)
The number of strokes a skilled golfer is expected to take to complete a hole.
Finishing a hole in par is considered the norm.
Noun (thing)
The club used primarily on the green for precise strokes.
His smooth putter stroke saved him a few strokes.
Noun (thing)
The area outside the fairway with longer, thicker grass.
Stray shots often end up in the rough.
Noun (thing)
A shot that curves sharply to the right (for right-handed golfers).
A poor slice sent his ball into the rough.
Noun (thing)
The act of hitting the ball with a golf club in a smooth motion.
A good swing is essential for accuracy.
Noun (thing)
A small stand used to hold the golf ball at the start of a hole.
Place your ball on the tee before your drive.