Golfing Cheatsheet
Basic Rules
- The objective of the game is to hit a ball into each of the 18 holes on a golf course with as few strokes as possible.
- Each hole has a designated starting point, called a tee, and a finishing point, called a green.
- The player who completes the entire course in the fewest number of strokes is the winner.
Equipment
- Golf clubs - used to hit the ball.
- Golf balls - small, dimpled balls used in the game.
- Tees - small pegs used to elevate the ball off the ground at the tee box.
- Golf bag - used to carry clubs and other accessories.
Basic Shots
- Tee shot - The first shot taken on a hole from the tee box.
- Fairway shot - A shot taken from the fairway.
- Approach shot - A shot taken from a distance to the green.
- Chip shot - A shot played from close to the green, typically with a short iron.
- Putt - A shot played on the green to put the ball into the hole.
Scoring
- Par - The number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to complete a hole in.
- Birdie - Completing a hole in one stroke less than par.
- Eagle - Completing a hole in two strokes less than par.
- Bogey - Completing a hole in one stroke more than par.
- Double bogey - Completing a hole in two strokes more than par.
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