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There are A LOT of golf terms. Some – like an ace – are pretty intuitive. But bite, snowman, eagle? These terms can leave you scratching your head.

So today we’ve compiled a list of common golf vocabulary to help you learn the language. And if you’re a seasoned golfer take a look and see, how many golf terms do you really know?

Basic Golf Terms 101

Ace

An ace, or hole-in-one, is the epitome of scoring in golf. It occurs when you sink the ball with just one stroke, typically on par-3 holes but occasionally on par-4s. Tradition dictates that a player who scores an ace should celebrate with their group or clubhouse by sharing a drink.

Albatross

An albatross, also known as a double eagle, is an exceptional feat in golf. It means you’ve completed a par-5 hole with just two shots—a very rare occurrence even for experienced golfers.

Eagle

While still an infrequent achievement, eagles are more common than aces and albatrosses. An eagle is attained when you finish a hole two strokes below its par rating. This often happens on par-5 holes when a golfer can reach the green in two shots and sinks the subsequent putt.

Every golfer wants to smash driver. Here are GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum's 3 keys to maximizing your power off the tee.

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To celebrate the start of the NFL season, a golf-club chef provides his favorite tips for making nachos for a crowd

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For a limited time Stitch Golf is having a barn-burner sale on their ultra-premium golf polos. Select summer styles are 60% off, bringing the total down to about $45 per polo! This sale ends today.

Stitch Golf Summer Polo Sale

Stitch Golf is most well known for their golf bags – but man, are their polos something special. You can never have too many polos of this quality. Stitch Golf polos feature all-way stretch, a comfortable fit and a wrinkle-free collar to keep your shirt looking sharp.

We’re particularly fond of the Beach Road and Walk in the Woods designs, but Stitch also has a plethora of more traditional stripes and solids that are easy to dress up or dress down.

In short, a polo this good for this price is unbeatable. You won’t find another golf polo in the under $45 price range that provides this level of quality and performance.

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Welcome to Fairway Jockey's monthly best sellers, where we fill you in on the hottest golf clubs, balls and other golf accessories that are popular right now.

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It's no longer necessary to give pros an edge over weekend golfers in the quality department. But that wasn't always the case.

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We break down the science to help you understand what it takes to hit a golf ball 300 yards, and how you can gain more distance.

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The designer of Bandon Dunes' first course will now design his first in the southern U.S. with Loraloma, outside of Austin, Texas.

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With a third-place finish at the Queen City Championship, the 20-year-old ascended to No. 1 in the Rolex Rankings for the first time.

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There are plenty of tournaments out there, but not many allow you to play your favorite courses, compete with players around the world, and cost absolutely nothing. If you’re ready to test your skills, this could be the virtual event for you.

As Ty Webb famously said in Caddyshack when asked how he measures himself against other golfers …

“By height.”

And while that’s one way, we have a better suggestion.

Become a member of the MyGolfSpy Forum and post your scores in the (wait for it) … MyGolfSpy Virtual Championship Tour (VCT).

Phil Mickelson says the key to hitting bunker shots like a pro is driving the club down and into the sand behind the ball.

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Steve Flesch matched his career-low on the PGA Tour Champions with a 9-under 62 to win the Ascension Charity Classic.

At the LPGA’s Kroger Queen City Championship, there were storylines galore. But then Minjee Lee hit Sunday’s best shot.

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Minjee Lee lost a 5-shot lead on the back nine, went to a playoff and beat Charley Hull on the second extra hole at the Kroger Queen City Championship.

Did Nick Faldo log on to Twitter, slam LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman over a 29-second video and then log off? Perhaps.

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- Vincent Norrman gave Sweden a second straight winner on the European tour when he shot 7-under 65 to capture the Irish Open title on Sunday as Rory McIlroy faltered in the final round by hitting into the water on three different holes.

Rory McIlroy had a chance to repeat history with an epic finish at the Irish Open, but his fate was sealed with a pair of water balls.

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A Rickie Fowler key chipping tip for amateurs? In a recent video for TaylorMade, his answer featured weight.

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This week, we're discussing Ryder Cup snubs, team ownership in Tiger Woods' new golf league and the best resorts in the world.

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How do you hit driver off the deck successfully? “The DOD King” answered that this week on GOLF’s Subpar podcast.

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