Golf Dictionary - Glossary of Terms beginning with D

Alphabetical Golf terminology - Letter D. An interactive golf dictionary of common golfing terms, phrases and slang. This section includes Golf phrases beginning with D.

• DANCE FLOOR

  Slang term for the putting green.

• DIMPLE

  The round indentations on a golf ball surface which are designed to enable the golf ball to make a steady and straight flight.

• DIVOT

  A piece of turf removed with by the golf club when making a golf shot. It should always be replaced by the golfer from where it came.

• DOGLEG

  A sharp bend in the golf fairway.

• DOUBLE BOGEY

  A score of two over par for a given hole.

• DOWN HILL LIE

  When striking a golf ball the golfer's right foot is higher than his left foot.

• DOWNSWING

  The trajectory of a golf club when moving from the top of the swing to the striking of the golf ball.

• DRAW SHOT

  An intentional hook shot used to get out of trouble or around an obstacle. A golf shot that swings the golf ball from left to right.

• DRIVE

  To hit the golf ball with a driver club to achieve maximum distance. Usually from the tee.

• DRIVER

  A specific golf club which achieves maximum possible distance for the golfer. Normally used on the tee.

• DRIVING IRON

  Also called the number one iron. Achieves great distance for the golf ball.

• DRIVING RANGE

  An area used for the practicing golf strokes.

• DROP

  To place the golf ball on the golf course after the golf ball has been declared unplayable or after the golf ball has been lost.

• DUFF

  To mishit a golf shot by first hitting the ground behind the ball with the golf club.