Golf Slang: "Grounding the club"

Grounding the club is when you set up to a shot and your club touches the ground behind the ball. This is not allowed in the bunker or hazards.

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Last Updated: Sep 21, 2025

Definition

Grounding the club is when you set up to a shot and your club touches the ground behind the ball. This is not allowed in the bunker or hazards.

Usage

When you hit that bunker shot, make sure you don't ground your club!

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