Category: Course & Layout

5. A deliberate shorter shot to stay short of a hazard or trouble spot.
6. NINE The first nine holes of an 18-hole golf course.
8. A shot hit toward the green intending to land near the hole.
11. The distance a ball travels through the air before hitting the ground.
13. The longer grass bordering the fairway that makes shots more difficult.
15. BOX The starting point on each hole where the first stroke is played.
17. A sand trap or hazard usually found near the green or fairway.
18. The short grass area surrounding the green, slightly longer than the putting surface.
20. A hole that curves left or right instead of running straight.

1. The closely mowed area between the tee box and the green.
2. HAZARD A pond, lake, or stream on the course that adds difficulty and risk.
3. The rise or fall of terrain that affects shot distance and club choice.
4. AREA The preferred spot on the fairway or green where you aim to place the ball.
7. NINE The last nine holes of an 18-hole golf course.
9. GREEN The area where golfers warm up or work on putting and chipping before playing.
10. OF BOUNDS The area beyond the course boundary; incurs a penalty stroke.
12. MARKER A post or plate that indicates distance to the center of the green.
14. Any area designed to penalize inaccurate shots, such as water or sand.
16. The flagstick and cup location on the green marking the hole.
19. The smooth, closely cut area surrounding the hole for putting.