Golf Dictionary - Glossary of Terms beginning with C
Alphabetical Golf terminology - Letter C. An interactive golf dictionary of common golfing terms, phrases and slang. This section includes Golf phrases beginning with C.
CARD
A card used to make a record of a golf score.CARRY
The distance of travel by the golf ball after it is hit to the point on the fairway when it first strikes the ground.CART
A two-wheeled trolley onto which a golf bag is fitted.CASUAL WATER
Any temporary puddles of water that are visible and is not a regular hazard or permanent water hazard. A golfer can lift the golf ball from casual water without a penalty.CHIP and RUN
A chip shot including the run of the golf ball after landing on the putting green.CHIP IN
A chip shot which ends up in the hole.CHIP SHOT
A short approach golf shot of high trajectory hit from near the putting green and which can roll forward or stop immediately on impact.CHOKE
The left foot of the golfer extends over the balls usual line of flight while the right foot is positioned backwards.CLOSED FACE
When the clubface is pointed to the left of the target when the golfer strikes the golf ball.CLOSED STANCE
The left foot of the golfer extends over the balls usual line of flight while the right foot is positioned backwards.CLOSED STANCE
A position taken by the golfer with the right foot positioned back away from the golf ball.CLUB HEAD
The area of the golf club which strikes the golf ball.CLUBHOUSE
The focal building on the golf course.COLLAR
The grassy fringe around the putting green.COMMITTEE
The name for a group of people who are in charge of a golf competition or a golf course.COMPRESSION
The flattening of the ball against the clubface at impact. Also the degree of resilience of a ball.CROSS HANDED GRIP
A grip where the golfers left hand is beneath the right hand.CUP
The container in the golf hole on the putting green which holds the flagstick in place.