Beginners Golf: Resources to Get Started

Getting started as a beginner golfer can be challenging. From terminology to etiquette, rules to hitting the ball. These resources will help!

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Golf Shot Types: Short Putt

A "short putt" describes a putt in golf that is generally between 3 and 8 feet. It is longer than a tap-in, but still makeable for most golfers.

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Golf Shot Types: Punch Shot

A punch shot is a partial, low golf shot that helps a golfer escape from trouble scenarios like being under or behind a group of trees.

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Golf Terms: Bunker (Sand Trap)

The "bunker", otherwise known as the "sand trap" is typically found around the green. Typically, you'll hit bunker shots with a sand wedge or lob wedge.

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Golf Terms: Alignment

A golfer's alignment describes how their feet, hips, shoulders, and club face are aimed relative to the target.

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Golf Terms: Aggregate Score

Aggregate score is the cumulative score a golfer holds over multiple rounds and is most common in golf tournament scoring.

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Golf Slang: "Army Golf"

A humorous term for erratic play in which a golfer alternates between hitting left and right, similar to how one might march in the army (left, right).

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Golf Slang: "All Square"

When a match is "all square", that means that two golfers are tied.

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Golf Terms: Anchoring

This term is usually about longer putters that "anchor" against the body for stability, which is not legal in professional golf anymore.

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Golf Terms: Amateur Golfer

An amateur golfer is anyone who does not earn money from competing in golf tournaments.

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Golf Terms: Aerated Greens

Aeration is the process of "punching" little holes in putting greens to help them stay healthy and grow.

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