Glossary

Here are the definitions of golf terms and concepts featured in the story. This guide will help young readers better understand the exciting world of golf.

Aiming:  The act of aligning the clubface to the target.

Birdie:
 A score of one stroke under par for a hole.

Bogey:
 A score of one stroke over par for a hole.

Chip:
 A short shot intended to get the ball onto the green and close to the hole.

Club:
 A tool used to hit the golf ball, with different types (e.g., driver, iron, putter) for various shots.

Double Bogey:
 A score of two strokes over par for a hole.

Draw:  A shot that flies slightly from right to left for right-handed players.

Eagle:
 A score of two strokes under par for a hole.

Fairway:
 The well-maintained area of the course between the tee and the green.

Green:
 The closely mowed area around the hole where putting occurs.

Grip:
 How a golfer holds the club.

Par:
 The standard number of strokes set for each hole based on its length and difficulty.

Putter:
 A club used for rolling the ball on the green.

Shape:  To curve a shot to fit the situation.

Swing:
 The motion a golfer makes when hitting the ball.

Triple Bogey:
 A score of three strokes over par for a hole.

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