Play begins on each hole from the “tee box.” Players try to “drive” the ball onto the “fairway,” hit an “approach” shot onto the “green,” and then “putt” the ball into the “cup.” Along the way from tee to green, different “hazards” exist which can hinder play and increase the difficulty of a hole. A “par” system, determined by the length of each individual hole, [...]

A golf course consists of a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, fairway, rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick (pin) and cup, all designed for the game of golf. A standard golf course consists of 18 holes. Some, however, have only nine holes and the course is played twice per round, while others have 27 or 36 holes. [...]

Golf Ball Under the rules of golf, a golf ball weighs no more than 1.620 ounces, has a diameter not less than 1.680 inches, and performs within specified velocity, distance, and symmetry limits. Like golf clubs, golf balls are subject to testing and approval by the United States Golf Association, and those that do not conform to regulations may not be used in competitions. Golf [...]

Par - The number of strokes per hole it should take a player to sink the ball in the cup. Generally, holes measuring up to 250 yards are called par threes; from 251 to 475 yards are par fours; and any hole above 475 yards is considered a par five. Birdie – Scored by a player who sinks the ball in the cup one stroke [...]

The caddie (or caddy) is the person who carries a player’s bag and clubs, gives advice on golf shots and reading greens (assessing surface, angles, and ball speed on green at each hole), and provides moral support. A good caddy is aware of the challenges and obstacles of the golf course being played, along with the best strategy in playing it. This includes knowing overall [...]