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Beginner Golf Vocabulary Part 1: Slang

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FORE

When a golfer hits a bad shot, they yell “FORE,” at the group where the ball is headed to alert them to watch out.


GIMME

When a putt is so close to the hole that your playing partners let you just pick it up for a “gimme.”


MULLIGAN

When a golfer is allowed a “re-do” of their shot if it goes poorly.


READY GOLF

When a group is trying to keep a good pace for a quick round, they often play “ready golf,” where you hit your ball even when it might not be technically your turn.


WHIFF

A swing and a miss; when a golfer completely misses the ball on their swing.

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