The degree of angle on the clubface, with the least loft on a putter and the most on a sand wedge. (Tom Kite popularized the sand wedge with 60-degrees of loft.) It also describes the act of hitting a shot. (Kite lofted his approach over the pond).
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The degree of angle on the clubface, with the least loft on a putter and the most on a sand wedge. (Tom Kite popularized the sand wedge with 60-degrees of loft.) It also describes the act of hitting a shot. (Kite lofted his approach over the pond).
A short, high shot, usually played with a wedge, designed to land softly. (He played a delicate lob shot over the bunker and saved his par).
The term for a course built on linksland, which is land reclaimed from the ocean. It is not just another term for a golf course. (The Old Course at St. Andrews is the most famous links in the world.)
The actually path of the ball. (There was a grandstand in his line of flight, so the Rules official allowed him to take a drop without penalty).
The intended path of the ball, usually referred to in the context of putting. (She judged the line perfectly and made the putt).
A slang term describing an outstanding round or stretch of holes. (She played lights-out after the turn).
As it relates to the ball, the position of the ball when it has come to rest. (He hit his drive into the rough, but luckily had a good lie). As it relates to the club, it is the angle of the sole of the club relative to the shaft. (He liked the sand wedge […]
A testing device modeled after Byron Nelson’s swing. It is used to test clubs and balls. (After tests using Iron Byron, the new balls were measured to be longer.)
The direction a player plans for his ball to begin after impact. (Because she planned to hit a hook from the tee, her intended line of flight was at the righthand fairway bunker).