| Word |
Meaning |
| Ace |
A hole in one. |
| Address |
Taking up the stance ready to play a stroke. |
| Air shot |
Attempting to strike the ball, but missing it completely. |
| Albatross |
Completing a hole in three strokes below bogey or par. |
| All flat (U.S.A) |
A term used when players are even or level. |
| All square |
As above, level at the end or at any stage of a match play game. |
| Approach |
A shot stroke played to the green. |
| Approach Putt |
A putt that is not aimed at the hole directly but is laid up for an easy second put. |
| Apron |
The area of grass around a green which is cut shorter than the fairway. |
| Arc |
The outline described by the club head during the swing. |
| Artisan |
A title given to tradesmen golfers. At private clubs they pay reduced rates, but sometimes their playing hours are regulated. |
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