Golf Dictionary - Glossary of Terms beginning with F

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

• FACE

  The hitting area of the golf club.

• FADE

  The turning of the golf ball in flight from left to right.

• FAIRWAY

  The area of the golf course between the tee and the putting green that is maintained allowing a good lie for the golf ball and subsequent golf shot.

• FAIRWAY WOOD

  Any wooden golf club other than a driver.

• FAT SHOT

  When the golf club hits the ground behind the golf ball. This results in a loss of distance.

• FIVE IRON

  An iron golf club used to hit the golf ball between 160-190 yards.

• FIVE WOOD

  A wooden golf club used to hit the golf ball between 200-230 yards.

• FLAG

  The piece of material attached to the flagstick.

• FLAGSTICK

  A marker showing the location of the hole.

• FLANGE

  The surface part of the club head which protrudes at the sole.

• FLAT SWING

  The type of golf swing that occurs when the club head is carried back in a flat trajectory.

• FLEX

  The amount of stiffness of the golf club shaft.

• FLIER

  A golf ball is hit without spin and goes for a greater distance than normal.

• FLIGHT

  The trajectory and distance a golf ball travels when hit with a golf club.

• FLIP SHOT

  A shot played near the putting green with a high trajectory with a highly lofted iron such as a wedge.

• FOLLOW THROUGH

  The continuation of the swing after the golf ball has been struck.

• FOUR BALL

  A match in which the better ball of two golfers is played against the better ball of their opponents

• FOUR IRON

  An iron golf club used for distances of between 170 -190 yards.

• FOUR WOOD

  A wooden golf club used for a distance of between 210-230 yards.

• FOURSOME

  Four golfers playing together.

• FREE DROP

  A drop where no penalty stroke is added to the golfer's score.

• FRINGE

  The grass surrounding the putting green which is cut to a height lower than the fairway but not as short as the putting green itself.