Golf Terms Quiz
1 / 15From birdies to bogeys, how well do you know the language of golf?
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In golf, what is an 'albatross'?
About Golf Terms Quiz
Golf Terms Quiz is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 8 easy, 6 medium, 1 hard questions. From birdies to bogeys, how well do you know the language of golf? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In golf, what is an 'albatross'?
Answer: Three strokes under par
An albatross (also called a double eagle) is a score of three strokes under par on a single hole, an exceptionally rare achievement.
2. What does 'bogey' mean in golf?
Answer: A score of one stroke over par
A bogey is a score of one stroke over par on a single hole. A double bogey is two over par, and a triple bogey is three over.
3. In golf, what is the 'fairway'?
Answer: The closely mown area between the tee and the green
The fairway is the closely mown strip of grass between the tee box and the putting green, considered the ideal area for play.
4. What is a 'mulligan' in casual golf?
Answer: An informal do-over shot not counted
A mulligan is an unofficial, informal second chance to hit a shot without counting the first attempt, used only in casual play, never in tournaments.
5. In golf, what is a 'dogleg'?
Answer: A hole where the fairway bends sharply left or right
A dogleg is a hole where the fairway angles sharply to the left or right, named because its shape resembles a dog's bent hind leg.
Things you'll learn along the way
- 'Fore!' is a warning shout used to alert people nearby that a golf ball is heading in their direction and they should take cover.
- The rough is the area of taller, thicker grass on either side of the fairway, making shots more difficult.
- A fade is a controlled shot that curves gently from left to right (for a right-handed player). The opposite shot, curving right to left, is called a draw.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Golf Terms Quiz?
Golf Terms Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Golf Terms Quiz free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Golf Terms Quiz — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Golf Terms Quiz take?
Most players finish Golf Terms Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Golf Terms Quiz?
If you enjoyed this word games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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