Golf Terms Quiz

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Instructions: From birdies to bogeys, how well do you know the language of golf?

1.
In golf, what is an 'albatross'?
A
One stroke under par
B
Two strokes under par
C
Three strokes under par
D
Four strokes under par
2.
What does 'bogey' mean in golf?
A
A score of one stroke over par
B
A score of two strokes over par
C
A score of even par
D
A score of one stroke under par
3.
In golf, what is the 'fairway'?
A
The closely mown area between the tee and the green
B
The putting surface around the hole
C
The sand-filled hazard
D
The out-of-bounds area beyond the course
4.
What is a 'mulligan' in casual golf?
A
An informal do-over shot not counted
B
A course with extra holes
C
A penalty stroke
D
A type of iron club
5.
In golf, what is a 'dogleg'?
A
A stance used on uneven ground
B
A putting technique
C
A club with a curved shaft
D
A hole where the fairway bends sharply left or right
6.
What does 'fore!' mean when shouted on a golf course?
A
A player is teeing off on hole four
B
A warning that a ball is heading toward people
C
Play is about to resume
D
The match is tied
7.
In golf, what is the 'rough'?
A
The paved cart path
B
The area of longer grass flanking the fairway
C
A damaged section of the green
D
The teeing ground
8.
What is a 'fade' in golf?
A
A type of golf club grip
B
A shot that rolls along the ground
C
A putt that stops short of the hole
D
A shot that curves gently from left to right for a right-handed golfer
9.
In golf, what is a 'shank'?
A
A perfect drive down the center
B
A divot left on the fairway
C
A putt that lips out of the cup
D
A shot struck off the hosel of the club, sending it sharply sideways
10.
What is a 'handicap' in golf?
A
The total par of the course
B
A numerical measure of a golfer's ability used to level competition
C
A physical obstacle on the course
D
A penalty for slow play
11.
In golf, what is a 'links' course?
A
A coastal course on sandy, treeless terrain
B
A course connected to a resort
C
A course designed for beginners
D
A course with many water hazards
12.
What is an 'eagle' in golf?
A
A penalty for hitting into a water hazard
B
A score of two strokes under par on a hole
C
The mascot of a golf club
D
A hole-in-one on a par three
13.
In golf, what is a 'bunker'?
A
A sand-filled hollow designed as an obstacle
B
A storage area for golf carts
C
An underground shelter near the clubhouse
D
A raised platform for spectators
14.
What is a 'gimme' in golf?
A
A stroke awarded for a lost ball
B
A putt so short that other players agree it can be counted as made without being played
C
A warm-up shot before a round
D
A free club provided by the course
15.
In golf, what does 'the yips' refer to?
A
The sound of a ball hitting the cup
B
An involuntary wrist spasm causing missed putts
C
Celebratory shouts after a birdie
D
A cheer from the gallery

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