Mulligan – A do-over or second chance after a bad shot, typically taken on the first tee.

Snowman – Scoring an 8 on a hole, named because the number 8 looks like a snowman.

Worm Burner – A shot that travels very low to the ground, almost skimming the grass.

Shank – A dreaded shot that strikes the hosel of the club and veers off sharply.

Bogey Train – Making several bogeys in a row.

Duff – A poorly hit shot, usually when the club hits the ground before the ball.

Sandbagger – A golfer who deliberately plays worse to maintain a higher handicap.

Texas Wedge – Using a putter from off the green, often from the fairway or fringe.

Chunk – Hitting the ground before the ball, resulting in a poor shot.

Banana Ball – A shot that curves dramatically, resembling the shape of a banana.

Lip-Out – A putt that circles around the edge of the cup but doesn’t go in.

Duck Hook – A shot that curves sharply, often landing well off target.

Flub – A weak, poorly executed shot that doesn’t go far.

Gimme – A short putt that’s conceded by your opponent as being made without needing to putt.

Nassau – A popular betting game with three parts: front nine, back nine, and overall score.

Ball Mark – The indentation left on the green where the ball lands.

Fried Egg – A ball that’s buried in a sand bunker, making it look like a fried egg.

Fore! – A warning shout when a ball is heading towards other players.

Skull – A shot where the ball is struck too high on the clubface, causing it to fly low and fast.

Sand Save – Successfully getting out of a bunker and sinking the next putt.

Three-Jack – Taking three putts to get the ball in the hole.

Yips – A sudden loss of fine motor skills, often affecting putting.

Cabbage – Thick, deep rough where it’s tough to find or hit a ball.

Dogleg – A hole that bends left or right, requiring a shot around the corner.

Tin Cup – A golfer who stubbornly repeats a difficult shot, often to their detriment.