A low-running shot played around the greens where the ball spends more time on the ground than in the air. (She saved par with a beautiful chip and run that ended inches from the hole).
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A low-running shot played around the greens where the ball spends more time on the ground than in the air. (She saved par with a beautiful chip and run that ended inches from the hole).
A swing flaw in which the lead elbow bends at an angle pointed away from the body, usually resulting in a blocked or pushed shot. (Once Jack’s PGA Professional saw him, he knew the cause of Jack’s loss of power was his chicken wing position at impact.)
The axis or swing center that the body winds and unwinds around during the swing. (A stable center of rotation is an important element is solid ball-striking).
When a hole is tied in a match and the bet is carried over to the next hole. (He won the 10th hole as well as the carryover).
The distance a ball will fly in the air, usually to carry a hazard or safely reach a target. (Many of the holes at Pine Valley require a substantial carry over waste areas).
An auction in which people bid on players or teams in a tournament. (For many years, Calcuttas were a regular event at many popular tournaments).
A person hired to carry clubs and provide other assistance. (A good caddie can be worth several strokes a round).
A hollow comprised of sand or grass or both that exists as an obstacle and, in some cases, a hazard. (The greens at Winged Foot were protected by deep bunkers).
A pitch shot around the green in which the player hits the ball into a slope to deaden its speed before settling on the green and rolling towards the hole. (The mounds and swales at Pinehurst #2 resulted in many players hitting bump and runs shots during the Open).