Ace – a hole in one
Birdie – a hole played in one stroke under par; for example, a player who gets a ball in a Par 3 hole in two shots
Bogey – a hole played in one stroke over par. For example, a player who gets a ball in a Par 3 hole in four shots
Caddie – a person who carries a player’s clubs and offers advice
Club – the stick used to hit the ball
Eagle – two strokes under par on a hole
Fairway – the section between the teeing ground and the green that is well-maintained, making it easier to hit the ball
Green – the part of the course surrounding the hole. Has a smooth surface to allow players to putt easily
Hazard – a bunker (sand pit), lake, stream or ditch
Par – the score a good player would expect to make on a hole or round – so a Par 3 hole would typically take three strokes to get the ball into the hole
Rough – the area between the fairway and out-of-bounds markers, and between the fairway and green
Stroke – the act of swinging a club
Teeing ground – the starting point of a hole
Whiff – when a player swings and misses, also known as an air shot
