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Golf Glossary

The most comprehensive golf dictionary online — 400 terms covering swing mechanics, ball flight science, equipment, scoring, course management, famous players, and more. Every definition includes a GOATY AI coaching tip.

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Deep Dive Guides

Full explanations with history, examples, and coaching insights for the most commonly searched golf terms.

What Is a Birdie?One under par — definition, history & tips What Is a Bogey?One over par — types, origin & how to avoid them What Is an Eagle?Two under par — how rare, how to make one What Is a Golf Handicap?Complete beginner's guide to Handicap Index What Is a Draw?Right-to-left ball flight — causes & how to hit one What Is a Fade?Left-to-right ball flight — why pros love it What Is a Slice?Extreme left-to-right — causes & proven fixes What Is a Hook?Extreme right-to-left — causes & fixes What Is Par?How par is set for holes and full courses What Is a Hole-in-One?The ace — odds, facts & famous examples What Are the Yips?Causes, psychology & how to overcome them What Is the Sweet Spot?Optimal impact point — gear effect & contact quality