Golf Terms

Birdie: A score of one under par on a hole.

Bogey (BOH-gee): A score of one above par on a hole. A double bogey is two over par and a triple bogey is three over par.

Eagle: A score of two under par on a hole.

Handicap: A method of equalizing competition by allowing a certain number of strokes to a golfer competing against a more skillful player. The handicap is computed from a golfer's previous scores.

Hole-In-One  or Ace: This rare score occurs when the golfer's tee shot goes into the hole.

Lie: The position in which the ball lies on the course after a stroke. An unplayable lie exists when the ball's position makes it impossible to hit.