A poor shot caused by hitting the turf well behind the ball, resulting in a fat shot. (The defending champion’s defense ended when he chunked his tee shot on the par-3 16th and hit the ball into the pond guarding the green).
A poor shot caused by hitting the turf well behind the ball, resulting in a fat shot. (The defending champion’s defense ended when he chunked his tee shot on the par-3 16th and hit the ball into the pond guarding the green).
The act of gripping down on the shaft, which is generally believed to provide greater control. (She choked down on a 7-iron and hit a beautiful pitch to save par).
A derogatory term describing poor play that results from nervousness. (Early in his career, some critics claimed Tom Watson choked under pressure).
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).