What are the basic golf terms?

Here are the basic golf terms, and their definitions, to give you a foundation of how to speak the golf language. Address: The golfer's stance and positioning of the club before taking a swing. Aim: The direction in which a golfer intends to hit the ball. Alignment: The process of positioning the body and clubface correctly.

What is the difference between a golf tee and a tournament?

A golf format where the goal is to win individual holes rather than tallying the total of all the strokes. Tournament format where golfers select the best shot off the tee, move all balls to that spot, and play individual stroke play for the rest of the hole.

What is the difference between a golf club and a long game?

Loft: Every golf club has a loft (measured in degrees). This controls how high and how far the ball travels when you hit a shot. Long Game: Golfing term that describes the golf clubs you hit a long way. Driver, woods, and long irons. The opposite of “short game” (wedge play, chipping, and putting).