Golf Dictionary - Glossary of Terms beginning with G

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

• GALLERY

  The spectators of a golf competition.

• GIMME

  A putt that is certain to be made and so conceded by an opponent.

• GOLF

  Played by golfers playing a golf ball from the tee into the hole on the putting green by a number of strikes from a golf club.

• GOLF BALL

  The small round and usually white object which golfers attempt to hit from the tee into the hole in as few golf shots as possible. Golf balls are constructed from solid rubber with many surface dimples that help the flight of the golf ball.

• GOLF BALL AT REST

  When the golf ball comes to a complete stop having just been struck by the golfer using a golf club.

• GOLF BALL IN PLAY

  A golf ball is in play as soon as the golfer strikes the golf ball from the tee. The golf ball remains in play until such time as the golfer hits the golf ball into the hole on the putting green. Exceptions to this include when the golf ball is out of bounds or lost. A golfer may also substitute his golf ball in accord with the relevant golf rules.

• GOLF BALL MARKER

  A token or a small coin used to mark the exact position of the golf ball before picking the golf ball up.

• GOLF BALL RETRIEVER

  A thin pole with a cup on the end that is used to pick up golf balls when out of the reach of the golfer.

• GOLF BALL WASHER

  A purpose made device for cleaning golf balls.

• GOLF CADDY

  An individual who carries a golfer's club during a round of golf and offers assistance for such matters as which golf club to use for a particular golf shot.

• GOLF CLUB

  The equipment used in golf to strike a golf ball.

• GOLF COURSE

  The area in which a game of golf is played which is usually made up of 9 or 18 golf holes with each golf hole having a tee, fairway and putting green.

• GOLF GLOVE

  A glove generally worn by a right handed golfer on the left hand to improve the grip.

• GRAIN

  The direction in which the grass on a putting green lies.

• GRAND SLAM

  The four major championships: the Open, the U.S. Open, PGA Championship and the Masters.

• GRAPHITE

  A lightweight material used to make golf club shafts and golf club heads.

• GREEN

  The entire golf course according to official golf rules. But in popular terms it refers to the putting surface.

• GREEN COMMITTEE

  Members of a golf club who are responsible for the management of the golf course.

• GREEN FEE

  The charge made by the golf course to allow golfers to use the golf course.

• GREEN JACKET

  The prize awarded to the winner of the Masters Tournament.

• GREENKEEPER

  The employee of the golf club who is responsible for the maintenance of the golf course.

• GRIP

  The part of the shaft by which the golf club is held. Also a reference to the way a golfer holds the golf club.

• GROOVE

  Horizontal indentations on a club face.

• GROSS SCORE

  The number of strokes taken by a golfer for a specific hole or round before the golfer's handicap is accounted for.

• GROUND UNDER REPAIR

  Any part of the golf course being repaired. A golf ball that lands in this area must be removed without penalty.

• GROUNDING THE CLUB

  Placing the club head behind the golf ball prior to striking the golf ball.