Online Golf Dictionary: A
This is a list of golf terms beginning with the letter A
This is part of our glossary of golf terminology, with the meaning of every golf word.
Index: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
| Golf Terms, Letter A | |
| ace | A hole made in one stroke |
| address | The stance taken by a player in preparing to hit the ball. The positioning of your body in relationship to the golf ball. Same as "addressing the ball". |
| address | To position the body relative to the ball just before hitting it. |
| aggregate | Refers to a score made over more than one round of play, or by 2 or more players playing as partners. |
| air shot | When a player intends to play a shot but misses the ball completely. |
| albatross | Former name of a "Double Eagle" - the score for a hole made in 3 strokes under par. A British term. |
| alternate ball | Format in which players alternate hitting each other's ball on each stroke until the hole is finished. For example, after teeing off, player 1 hits player 2's ball and vice versa. |
| amateur | A golfer who plays without monetary compensation. |
| angle of approach | The angle or degree at which the club moves downward, or upward, toward the ball. |
| approach shot | Normally a short or medium shot played to the putting green or pin |
| apron | The grassy area surrounding the putting surface. See fringe. |
| attack | To play with purpose and aggressively. |
| attend the flag | To hold and then remove the flag while another player putts. |
| away | The ball that is the greatest distance from the hole when more than one golfer is playing. It is the first to be played. |