Golf

a small-scale version of golf with fun obstacles

We played miniature golf at the beach.

the last nine holes of an 18-hole golf course

During our game today, I played better on the back nine than the front nine.

the initial nine holes of a golf course, typically numbered one through nine

Golfers often focus on their strategy during the front nine to set a good score for the entire round.

a golf hole that bends to the left or right

The first hole is a challenging dogleg to the right.

a golf scoring format where the total number of strokes is counted

They competed in a stroke play tournament.

a short golf shot to get the ball onto the green

He used a chip shot to get close to the hole.

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

The pendulum clock swung back and forth with a rhythmic tick-tock.

to complete a hole in golf in one stroke fewer than the standard par

She birdied the 7th hole with a precise iron shot.

to shoot in one stroke over par

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

I wish I could see an eagle in the wild someday; they are such majestic creatures.

(golf) the remarkable achievement of sinking the ball into the cup with just one stroke on a par-3 hole

Alex's skillful putt ended with a hole in one.

the standard number of strokes expected for a skilled golfer to complete a hole or course

He made par on every hole to finish even for the round.

a golf competition format where players compete hole by hole, aiming to win individual holes rather than building up a total score

He prefers match play over stroke play because it's more competitive.

a condition that impairs a person's mental or physical functions

the movement of the golf club from the top of the swing down to the point of impact with the ball

His downswing was smooth and controlled, resulting in a powerful shot.

to attach or secure something by means of a curved or angled object

She hooked her keys onto the belt loop of her jeans.

a piece of turf dug out of a lawn or fairway (by an animals hooves or a golf club)

the place where someone lives or where something is sent

He memorized his girlfriend's address by heart.

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

She used a backpack to carry her books to school.

a stroke played toward the green from a location farther away

His approach shot landed on the green just a few feet from the pin.

an empty space in the body or surface of something solid

The golfer aimed for the hole on the green to complete the putt.

a card used in golf to record each player's scores for each hole during a round

Please hand me the scorecard so I can write down our scores.

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

She took a slice of bread and spread some butter on it.

a golfer who achieves the lowest score in a medal play competition, earning them the title of medalist for that tournament

The golfer became the medalist by shooting the lowest score of the day.

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

The sharp rock accidentally scratched the surface of the car's paint.

one of the playing cards with only one symbol on it, which in most card games is considered the highest-ranking card

She played an ace to secure her victory in the game.

to gently hit the golf ball towards the hole on the green

He putt the ball to within inches of the hole.

the back of the sole of a shoe or boot

to throw something with a specific motion

The baseball pitcher prepared to pitch the ball with precision.

to successfully hit the ball into the hole with a putt, finishing the hole

They waited anxiously as the golfer prepared to hole out for the win.