| Word |
Meaning |
| Rabbit |
The name given to a golfer whose handicap is high with little prospect of it being reduced. |
| Referee |
The umpire of a golf match qualified to give decisions on the Rules. |
| Rim |
The edge of the hole cut in the green. |
| Rough |
The area with deeper grass besides the fairways. |
| Round Robin |
A competition in which players meet each other in a league. |
| Rub of The Green |
Any random interference with the ball while it is in a league. |
| Rubber Core |
A golf ball introduced at the beginning of the 20th century which was constructed of many yards of elastic wound around a solid centre. |
| Run Up |
A low shot played to the green or flag. |
| Runner |
A stroke from a straight faced club which runs along the ground after landing. |
| Ryder Cup |
Bi-annual match played between professional golfers of the United States and Europe. |
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