Mario Golf: Advance Tour/Glossary

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 * 1W: Abbreviation of driver.
 * 3W: Abbreviation of 3-wood.
 * 4W: Abbreviation of 4-wood.
 * 5W: You don't have one in this game, but this is an abbreviation of a 5-wood, often called a "cleek."

A

 * Address: Taking a stance and preparing to hit the ball. In a hazard, your club may not touch the ground.
 * Against: Refers to hitting a ball into the wind. The ball won't go as far, so use a more powerful club or hit the ball low.
 * Air Ball: A ball with a trajectory much higher than the golfer intended. Usually results in a short shot.
 * Albatross: A score of three strokes under par on a hole. An albatross is harder to get than a hole in one.
 * Alternate: A game in which two players on a team take turns hitting the same ball.
 * Approach: A short-distance shot to the pin, usually 60 yards or less. Chip and pitch shots are often used for approaches.
 * Approach Shot: A shot aimed at the pin from off the green.
 * Approach Wedge: This club, abbreviated to AW, has a good loft and falls between the PW and SW for distance. Requires an accurate sense of distance and direction.
 * Apron: Refers to the green's edge.
 * Average: The average number of a set of statistics. Average scores and other shot data are saved under Story Status.
 * Average Drive: A golfer's average distance off the tee box.
 * Average Putts: The average number of putts a golfer takes on a hole.
 * Average Score: The average of all your scores in 18-hole rounds.
 * AW: Abbreviation of approach wedge.

B

 * Back Tee: A tee box from which golfers hit the first shot of a hole. Farther from the hole than the closer tee box.
 * Backspin: A front-to-back spin on the ball that causes it to rise and float in the air. Makes the ball bite on impact.
 * Backswing: During the swing, the backward movement of the club from rest to the set position. A smooth backswing halting at the set position is important.
 * Baffy: Another name for the 4-wood.
 * Ball: The round, white thing you hit with a club.
 * Ball Mark: The dent or hole your ball makes when it hits the green. You should always repair your ball marks.
 * Bare Ground: A spot where the grass is thin and the dirt is visible. Missing on bare ground can have terrible repercussions, so watch your timing!
 * Baseball Grip: A method if gripping the club using all ten fingers on the grip with no overlapping.
 * Beach Bunker: A bunker that neighbors a water hazard.
 * Bent Grass: A fine smooth grass used on some greens. Bent greens are much more difficult to read.
 * Best Drive: The longest tee shot you've ever had.
 * Best Gross: This is the best true total score, not including a handicap. It's a true measure of a golfer's skill.
 * Best Position: The best, most strategic spot to aim for on a golf hole. Hit best positions consistently and you will score well.
 * Best Score: The lowest number of strokes you've ever taken to play a full round.
 * Bet: A wager on a score, holes won, etc.
 * Birdie: A term for holing out in one stroke less than par.
 * Bite: A act of the ball stopping quickly as the result of a backspin.
 * Blind: A state where the pin or green can't be seen from the tee due to a dogleg or shadows.
 * Blowup Hole: Any hole where you miss several shots, making a decent score for that hole an impossibility.
 * Bogey: A score of one stroke over par in a single hole.
 * Break: To score under par for a hole or a round. Usually a result of playing good, aggressive golf.
 * Break Ratio: The percentage of holes on which a golfer breaks par.
 * Bump and Run: A low, short chip shot which stresses the roll after landing.
 * Bunker: A hazard made of sand, also known as a trap. There are various types of bunker, and you should try hard to avoid them all.

C

 * Caddie: A caddie helps a player by carrying clubs and offering shot advice and other assistance.
 * Caddie Master: Caddie masters oversee caddies, deal with foursome or group formation, and set start times.
 * Carry: The distance the ball travels from the time it's hit until it first touches the ground.
 * Cavity Back: A type of iron with a hollow backside and thicker edges, which give it a larger sweet spot. These clubs take away a little distance, but they also reduce the number of missed shots.
 * Champion Tees: The longest and most difficult tee box on a hole. Also referred to as black tees.
 * Chili Dip: When a short chip or pitch shot is hit fat, causing the ball to go much shorter than intended.
 * Chip: An approach shot where the ball is hit high, lands on the green, and rolls slowly toward the cup.
 * Chip In: To sink the ball in the cup from a short distance off the green. Usually done with a club other than a putter.
 * Cleek: You don't have one in this game, but it's roughly equivalent to a 1-iron or a 5-wood.
 * Club: The stick used to hit the ball. ...Obviously.
 * Club Champion: The winner of a club championship. Also referred to as "club champ" for short.
 * Club Championship: A championship tournament sponsored by a country club.
 * Club Face: The grooved part on the front of a club head that directly impacts the ball.
 * Club Number: The number listed on the bottom of a golf club. Generally corresponds to the loft of a club.
 * Club Set: The clubs carried in the caddie bag during play. Rules permit up to 14 clubs per set.
 * Clubhouse: A country club's main building, where the lounge and locker rooms are located.
 * Collar: A green's edge.
 * Competition Golf: Competing against other golfers in competitions such as tournaments.
 * Concede: When a player recognizes that his or her opponent will hole out on the next shot and gives up. Don't forget to add one stroke for conceded shots.
 * Course: The venue where golf is played. Normally, even par is 72. A course generally has 18 holes, a front nine and a back nine.
 * Course Layout: The shape of a course, including the locations of cups, greens, and hazards. Use it to plan a strategy or manage your plan of attack.
 * Course Management: Using strategy to make the wisest, not longest, shots to post the best possible score.
 * Course Rating: A means of expressing course difficulty for a scratch player. By comparing ratings, you may find a par 73 course to be tougher than a par 71.
 * Creek: A water hazard that flows through a course or hole. Landing in one will cost you a penalty stroke.
 * Cross-bunker: A bunker that cuts across the fairway.
 * Cup: The hole in the green that you aim for. Marked by a flag, or "pin," to be visible from afar.

D

 * Dance Floor: A slang term for a green. See the definition for "green."
 * Dead Aim: Aiming for the pin rather than in front of it when attacking the green.
 * Deep: Refers to a drive that's hit really far.
 * Deep Rough: An area of grass that longer than the rough and even harder to escape. If your ball lands here, your first priority should just be to get it out.
 * Defending Champion: A golfer in a tournament who won the last time it was played.
 * Dimple: An indentation on a golf ball. Dimples affect ball control and air resistance.
 * Divot: A chunk of grass the club pulls up when it makes contact with the ball. Always replace your divots.
 * Dogleg: A hole whose fairway turns sharply between the tee and the green. The shape of the hole is reminiscent of a dog's leg, hence the name.
 * Dormie: In match play, the moment when a player can win the round by tying his or her foe on the next hole.
 * Dormie Hole: In match play, a hole in which a player can win the round by tying.
 * Double Bogey: Two strokes over par. On a par 4 hole, a double bogey would be a score of 6.
 * Double Eagle: Same as an albatross. The chances of hitting a hole in one are better than hitting an albatross.
 * Double Par: Refers to two times a hole's par. If you take 8 strokes on a par 4, you score a double par.
 * Double Sandy: Hitting from a fairway bunker into a greenside bunker and holing out in two from there.
 * Doubles: When two players on one team compete against other doubles teams.
 * Double Cup: A tournament in which players on teams of two alternate hitting a single ball.
 * Downhill Lie: When a golfer addresses the ball and the back foot is higher than the front foot.
 * Downswing: The part of the swing where the club begins its downward motion and the strikes the ball.
 * Draw: An outside-in shot where the ball starts to the outside then draws back in toward the target.
 * Dribble: A terribly missed shot that only rolls the ball ahead a tiny bit.
 * Drive: A shot hit with a driver from the tee box.
 * Driver: The wood with the longest drive distance. A good drive will help you win long-drive contests.
 * Drives-in-fairway Ratio: The percentage of holes on which the tee shot lands properly in the fairway.
 * Driving Contest: A competition to see who can drive the farthest off the tee on a given hole. In these competitions, the ball must land on the fairway.
 * Driving Iron: An alternate name for a 1-iron. An uncommon club.
 * Driving Range: A practice facility where golfers can practice a variety of different shots. Good shots are easier to hit at the range.
 * Drop: The physically drop a ball in a playable area after hitting into a hazard or unplayable lie.
 * Duff: To miss a shot by hitting the ground behind the ball before hitting the ball itself. Duffing the ball ruins shot distance.

E

 * Eagle: A score of two strokes under par on a hole.
 * Edge: The edge of a green.
 * Even: A score of par on a hole or course.
 * Even (Square): When players in match play have won the same number of holes.
 * Even Par: Playing a hole or course in the number of strokes established for that hole or course.
 * Explosion: A technique of scattering sand or dirt to free the ball from a hazard. The sole of the sand wedge has a projection designed for this purpose.

F

 * Fade: An inside-out shot that starts to the inside and fades outside on its way to the target.
 * Fairway: The tended grass that stretches from the tee to the green. It's easier to hit from the fairway that it is to hit from the rough.
 * Fairway Bunker: A bunker located beside or in a fairway.
 * Fairway Wood: An oversized club similar to a driver. Used for hitting balls long distances from the fairway.
 * Fat: Hitting the ground before the ball, resulting in the ball not going as far as intended.
 * Flag: An alternative term for the pin.
 * Flat: A more shallow or horizontal swing. Typically inside-out.
 * Flier: A shot that fliers farther than desired because of decreased backspin. Usually the result of grass between the ball and club face upon impact.
 * Follow-through: The continuation of the swing after the club hits the ball. It's important to have a good follow-through on all shots.
 * Fore!: A warning shouted to golfers who may be in danger of getting hit by a golf shot.
 * Forged Irons: Unlike cavity back clubs, forged clubs have a thin, solid face. They have a smaller sweet spot but travel farther and feel smoother when hit well.
 * Foursome: A group of four golfers playing together.
 * Fried Egg: A bunker lie in which the ball is half-buried and this resembles a fried egg.
 * Fringe: Also called the apron, the short grass that separates the putting green from rough or fairway.
 * Full Swing: A swing that uses maximum backswing and follow-through.

G

 * Gallery: The spectators at a golf match.
 * Gamble Shot: A risky shot through difficult terrain.
 * Gimme: When an opponent thinks you'll make your next putt and permits you to skip taking it. If you lie 3 and get a gimmie, your score will be 4!
 * Give Up: To whit trying to sink the ball. In Mario Golf, you automatically give up if you score triple par.
 * Golf Bag: The bag used to hold clubs and other equipment while playing a round.
 * Golf Club: A place where one plays golf, in addition to the stick used to hit the ball.
 * Golf Shoes: Special shoes with cleats or spikes on their soles to keep the feet steady during the swing.
 * Golf Student: A member of a particular club in training to enter a competitive golf circuit.
 * Gooseneck: An iron with a bent neck between the shaft and the head.
 * Grass Hazard: A grass-covered hollow in the ground, similar to a bunker. Not considered a true hazard.
 * Green: The area of short grass surrounding the cup where the ball is putted. You can mark, pick up, and clean your ball once it is on the green.
 * Green Edge: The thin strip of grass around the green's edge. Also called the apron, collar, or fringe.
 * Greenside Bunker: A bunker that borders the green.
 * Greens-in-regulation Ratio: The percentage of holes on which a golfer gets on the green in regulation. A high ratio should ensure many pars and birdies.
 * Grip: The end of the club you grab! Also refers to the way a player holds the club.
 * Grip's Length: The length of a club's grip. Used as the length you can improve you lie under winter rules.
 * Grooves: The lines carved in the face of a golf club. Used to place spin on golf shots.
 * Gross: A player's total score for a round before handicap is calculated in.

H

 * Hacker: An erratic golfer characterized by a jerky swing.
 * Handicap: The number of points you subtract from your score to match your skill to a scratch player's.
 * Hazard: An obstacle such as a bunker or water hazard. The rules don't count grass bunkers as hazards.
 * Head: The part of the club that hits the ball. It's connected to the shaft.
 * Heath: An area of untended land scattered with low bushes.
 * Heavy Rough: Also called the deep rough, this grass is much thicker than the normal rough. Just hitting the ball can be very difficult.
 * Heel: The end of the club head nearest to the shaft.
 * Hole: The cup in the green that you aim for. Also refers to one of the 18 areas between the tee and the cup.
 * Hole in One: Getting the ball into the cup in just one stroke. Usually, this only happens on par 3 holes.
 * Hole Out: To sink your ball in the cup and complete the hole.
 * Home Hole: The 18th hole. Called this because once you're done, you're on your way home!
 * Honors: Hitting the first off the tee. After the first hole, the winner of the previous hole has honors.
 * Hook: For righties, it's when the ball flies far left of its intended path. Vice versa for lefties.

I

 * Impact: The moment the club hits the ball and trajectory it determined. Impact timing is vital because it affects left and right shot direction.
 * Impact Zone: Line up this area on the power gauge to hit the ball correctly. Also called the hitting zone.
 * In: A term sometimes used to refer to the last or back nine holes of a course. Also called the "back."
 * Inside-out: A swing that starts inside, finishes outside, and makes the ball spin to the inside. The inside spin makes the ball break toward the golfer, or "draw."
 * Intentional: Purposely hooking or slicing the ball left or right to avoid an obstacle and get on the green.
 * Interlock Grip: Gripping the club with the index finger of the top hand hooked on the pinky of the bottom hand.
 * Iron: A metal club used to hit the ball. The lower its number, the greater its distance.
 * Iron Shot: Any shot made with an iron club.
 * Island Green: A green that's completely surrounded by water.

L

 * Lag: A putt intended to stop close to the hole, not be holed.
 * Lateral Water Hazard: A water hazard that allows you to drop your ball two club lengths from where it landed. All of Mario Golf's water hazards are lateral.
 * Lay Up: To play a short, straight shot to avoid danger. Often used to avoid landing in water hazards.
 * Layout: A shot played to a specific spot to avoid too much distance or set up for an easier subsequent shot.
 * Leading Edge: Also called the "blade," the lowest edge of a club's head, where the sole and face meet.
 * Lie: The quality, manner, or position relative to level in which a ball rests on the ground.
 * Line: The path of the ball, used mostly in reference to putting, as in: "I can see the line!"
 * Links: Originally a term for a seaside course, this is now slang for any golf course.
 * Lip: The top edge of the hole.
 * Lob Shot: A shot that slowly flies high in the air. An advanced technique with disastrous mis-hit results.
 * Loft: The angle of a club's face.
 * Long Drive Contest: A side contest which takes place in a golf tournament whereby participants compete to hit the longest drive on a particular hole.
 * Long Hole: Another name for a par 5 hole. "Long" is also used to describe a hole, like a long par 4.
 * Long Irons: The 2-, 3-, and 4-irons. Long middle, and short irons are named for their drive distances.
 * Lost Ball: A ball that can't be found! In Mario Golf, you can always find your ball.

M

 * Marker: The object used to mark ball position on a green. Also someone who checks competition scores.
 * Match Play: A competition between two players to see who can win the most holes. The match ends as soon as the winner is decided, even if unplayed holes remain.
 * Member: Someone who belongs to a country club. A good club takes excellent care of its members.
 * Middle Hole: Another name for a par 4 hole.
 * Middle Irons: The 5-, 6-, and 7-irons. They're called this because of their midrange drive distances.
 * Mis-hit: A poorly hit shot that does not do what the golfer intended.
 * Mound: A place where the ground rises like a tiny hill.
 * Mulligan: A second attempt, or do-over, on a shot when you didn't like the result of the first.

N

 * Nassau: A three-part bet based on scores on the front 9, the back 9, and finally, all 18 holes.
 * Near-pin: A contest to see whose tee shot can get closes to the pin on a short hole.
 * Neck: The area where a golf club's head meets the shaft.
 * Net: A player's gross, or overall, score minus their handicap.
 * Normal Water Hazard: A water hazard which requires the ball to be dropped behind the hazard. Not used in this game, but in real golf, don't forget the one-stroke penalty!

O

 * OB: OB stands for out-of-bounds. You get a one-stroke penalty, and you must re-hit from the same spot.
 * Obstacle: An obstacle between your lie and the pin. Usually the result of a poor shot or bad management.
 * On: To be at rest on the green. If the green is reached in one stroke, that is "on in one."
 * On in Regulation: Reaching the green in two strokes under par for the hole. On a par 4 hole, it's on in two.
 * One-putt: To take only one putt on the green to hole the ball.
 * Out: A term sometimes used to refer to the first or front nine holes of a course. The back nine is sometimes called the "in."
 * Outdrive: When a player hits a tee shot farther than another player. Outdriving opponents feels great. Being outdriven feels absolutely awful.
 * Outside-in: A swing that starts outside, finishes inside, and makes the ball spin to the outside. The outside spin makes the ball break away, or "fade," from the golfer.
 * Over Par: Scoring higher than par on a hole or course.
 * Overlap Grip: Gripping the club with the pinky of the bottom hand atop the index and middle fingers of the top one.

P

 * Pair: A team of two golfers.
 * Par: The standard number of strokes needed to play a hole or course. A typical course is a par 72.
 * Par Save: When you score par or better without being on in regulation. Basically, a par under duress.
 * Par-save Ratio: The percentage of holes on which a golfer saves par.
 * Partner: Refers to a member of your foursome or a player on a doubles team.
 * Penalty Stroke: A stroke added to your score for dunking you ball or hitting it out-of-bounds.
 * Pin: The flagstick that marks the cup.
 * Pin High: When the ball travels the correct distance and is even with the hole, but off to one side.
 * Pin Position: Also referred to as "pin placement," the exact location of the hole and flagstick.
 * Pitch Mark: Also known as a "ball mark," the dent a ball makes when it hits the ground; usually, the green.
 * Pitch Shot: A short approach shot where the ball is lofted into the air and lands with a quick stop.
 * Pitching Wedge: A club with good control that easily lofts the ball into the air. Similar to the AW and SW
 * Play Through: To pass the group in front of you while they wait.
 * Playoff: A competition used to break a tie at a match's end. Sudden death is common, but rounds can also be replayed.
 * Poley: A putt that's longer than the flagstick or pin.
 * Pot Bunker: A small, round, pot-shaped bunker often found in the fairways and around greens on links courses.
 * Private Course: A course where only members and their guests can play golf.
 * Public Course: A course that anyone can play without having to be a member.
 * Push: A shot that goes to the right of the intended line for a right-handed player.
 * Putt: To hit the ball with the putter. A stroke using the putter off the green doesn't count as a putt.
 * Putt Out: An alternate term for "finish," to complete play by holing out. Also, to putt your ball into the hole whether you're away or not.
 * Putter: A club with a flat vertical head used to roll the ball across the green.
 * Putting Line: The path a putt travels once hit. If you can read putting lines, it takes fewer putts to hole out.
 * PW: Abbreviation of pitching wedge.

R

 * Rake: A tool used to smooth out the sand in a bunker.
 * Read: To assess or survey the line of a putt to determine its break and behavior.
 * Recovery: A comeback from a missed shot or bad Lie, as in: "Nice recovery!"
 * Registration: Entering a golf tournament. You must not forget to register prior to the beginning of tournament.
 * Regular Tees: The tee box used by golfers of average skill to hit their first shot. Also called the white tees.
 * Relief: A rules term meaning to legally move your ball away from some trouble or hindrance.
 * Rough: Areas off the fairway where the grass is longer. The grass makes it harder to swing.
 * Round: 18 holes of golf.
 * Run: After you hit the ball, the distance it moves from its first bounce until it stops.

S

 * Safe Zone: Areas with no hazards that players can aim or without fear of taking penalty strokes.
 * Sand Wedge: A club used to get a ball out of a bunker. It has a sole that's used for explosion shots.
 * Sand-save Percentage: The percentage of balls holed out at par or better after landing in a bunker.
 * Score: The number of strokes taken to finish a hole or the total tally on a round of golf.
 * Scorecard: A card usually made of stiff paper used to record and tally scores during a round of golf.
 * Scratch Golfer: A golfer with a zero handicap.
 * Semi-rough: A strip of grass separating the rough and fairway. Longer than fairway and shorter than rough.
 * Set Position: The point where the backswing ends and the club sets just before beginning the downswing
 * Shaft: The rod that connects a club's head to its grip. Shafts are now made of both steel and graphite.
 * Shank: To hit the ball with the base of the club head, sending it way of base. Usually caused by hitting the shot fat (ground first).
 * Short: Refers to an approach shot that doesn't reach the green. Results from a poor club selection or a missed shot.
 * Short Game: The part of golf that consists of short-range shots aimed at the pin. A good short game is vital for scoring well.
 * Short Hole: This is another name for a par 3 hole. "Short" can also describe a hole, like a short par 4.
 * Short Irons: Irons used for hitting short distances, such as the 8, 9, PW, AW, and SW.
 * Shortcut: The path straight across the bend in a dogleg, instead of the safe path along the fairway.
 * Shot: The act of hitting the ball.
 * Shot Maker: A skilled golfer that can execute well-planned shots.
 * Side Bunker: A bunker on either the left or right side of a fairway.
 * Slice: For righties, a shot where the ball turns far to the right of its intended path. For lefties, a shot where the ball turns far left.
 * Slow Play: Playing slowly isn't against the rules, but it's terrible etiquette and causes backups.
 * Sole: The bottom of the club head where the club number is written.
 * Spike Mark: A mark made on the green by the cleats of a golf shoe.
 * Spin: When the ball rotates in flight. Spin can change shot trajectory.
 * Spoon: Another name for the 3-wood.
 * Stance: The position of your feet when you address the ball. A bad stance results in a bad shot.
 * Starter: The person who sets the order of play from the first tee to keep the course flowing smoothly.
 * Starting Hole: The number one hole on the golf course. Everyone wants to tee off well on the starting hole.
 * Steady: Consistent, precise play during which you aim for the green in front of the cup, not the pin.
 * Stick Shot: A shot that drops and sticks hard and fast right next to the hole.
 * Stroke: The number of times you address and swing the club to hit the ball are your strokes. Don't whiff! Those count as strokes too.
 * Stroke Play: A competition in which the total number of strokes for one round determines the winner. Can also be played for a predetermined number of rounds.
 * Sudden Death: A tiebreak situation in which victory is decided on the next hole. In match play, if no winner has been determined by the last hole, a sudden death playoff is held.
 * Sunny-side Up: When a ball gets halfway buried in a bunker, resembling an over-easy egg. Very difficult to hit.
 * SW: Abbreviation of sand wedge.
 * Sway: Turning the body from side to side during the swing. To much sway causes erratic ball flight.
 * Sweet Spot: The dead center of the face of the club. Hitting this spot is important for getting the appropriate distance out of a club.
 * Sweet-spot Ratio: The percentage of shots that you hit in a club's sweet spot.
 * Swing: The act of pendulating a club to hit a ball.

T

 * Tailwind: A wind that comes from behind. It carries the ball.
 * Tap-in: A short, simple putt that doesn't require concentration.
 * Teaching Pro: A trained instructor who teaches golfers to finer points of the game. Novices should listen up!
 * Tee: The wooden peg the ball rests on for the first shot on a hole.
 * Tee Box: The designated area from which each player hits the first shot of every hole.
 * Tee Marker: A mark that specifies from where in the tee box you should take your tee shot.
 * Tee Off: To hit the first shot on the starting hole.
 * Tee Shot: The first stroke on a hole. Taken from the tee box.
 * Tee Time: The assigned time for a group to begin play on their first hole.
 * Tee Up: To set the ball on the tee for the tee shot. If it falls off, there's no penalty to replace it.
 * Tend the Flag: To hold the pin so a player can see the hole and to remove it after the player has putted.
 * Texas Wedge: A shot made with the putter from off the green.
 * The Turn: "Making the turn" refers to finishing the front nine and moving on to the back nine.
 * Tight: A descriptive term for a course or hole that's very narrow.
 * Title Holder: A player that wins a championship tournament and therefore holds that particular title.
 * Toe: The far end of the club head, away from the neck and shaft.
 * hit: An instrument used to fix a ball mark on the green.
 * Top: To hit the top of the ball, resulting in a low, missed shot.
 * Topspin: A back-to-front spin on the ball that causes it to drop faster, yet roll further.
 * Touch: An abstract term that refers to having a feel or sensitivity for playing good golf shots.
 * Tournament: A competition among many golfers for a prize, trophy, or title.
 * Tournament Green: For use in tournaments, this green is harder and faster than a normal green. It's had to make the ball stop on a tournament green.
 * Trajectory: The flight path of the ball.
 * Trap: See "bunker."
 * Triple Bogey: A score of three strokes over par. On a par 4 hole, a triple bogey would be a score of seven.
 * Trouble Shot: When the ball is in a difficult position to hit, like behind a tree or under a bush.

U

 * Under Par: Scoring less than the par score for hole or course.
 * Undulation: The ups and downs of the terrain. It's important to study since the ball always rolls downhill.
 * Unplayable: A ball that cannot be played due to terrain. There's a one-stroke penalty to drop the ball.
 * Up and Down: To hole out in two shots from off the green. Usually a ship or pitch followed by one putt.
 * Uphill: Refers to any up-sloping shot. Down-sloping shots are referred to as "downhill."
 * Upright Swing: A term for a swing in which the club's path is vertical.

V

 * Visitor: A guest playing at a course that he or she does not belong to.

W

 * Waggle: The back-and-forth club motion at address meant to loosen the wrists and arms.
 * Waste Area: Terrain covered in pebbles and rocks. Like in deep rough, these areas are hard to hit from.
 * Water Hazard: An obstacle made of water. If you dunk your ball, you have to take a one-stroke penalty.
 * Wedge: A short-range club used to loft the ball into the air. Sand, pitching, and approach wedges are the most common.
 * Wet Ball: A shot that lands in any water hazard on the course. Also called water balls.
 * Whiff: A swing that attempts to hit the ball and misses.
 * Wood: A distance club once made of wood but now often made of metal. 1-, 3-, and 4-woods are in Mario Golf.
 * Worm Burner: A shot with an extremely low trajectory that skims or appears to skim the ground.

Y

 * Yard: One yard equals 3 feet. That's about the same as 90cm.
 * Yardage: The unit used to measure distance outside the green.
 * Yardage Marker: A landmark indicating yardage to the green. Usually measured to the center of the green.
 * Yips: The inability to play well due to nerves. Yips are most common to, but not limited to, putting.