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2. Glossary of golf - Wikipedia

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   References External links 0–9 19th hole The clubhouse bar. A ace When a player hits the ball directly from the tee into the hole with one stroke. Also called a hole in one. address The act of taking a stance and placing the club-head behind the golf ball. If the ball moves once a player has addressed the ball, there is a one-stroke penalty, unless it is clear that the actions of the player ...

3. Golf equipment - Wikipedia

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   Once the ball has landed on the green and the ball's position on the green has been marked, the player may pick up and wipe the ball clean to remove any dirt or debris. Sometimes during tournaments encountering inclement weather, officials may allow 'Lift Clean and Place' anywhere shy of the green.

4. Stableford - Wikipedia

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   The Stableford system was developed by Frank Barney Gorton Stableford (1870–1959), to deter golfers from giving up on their round after just one or two bad holes. It was first used informally at the Glamorganshire Golf Club, Penarth, Wales, in 1898, and first used in competition at Wallasey Golf Club in Wallasey, England, in 1932. Between his ...

5. Golf etiquette - Wikipedia

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   Players should not stand close to or directly behind the ball, or directly behind the hole, when a player is about to play. In the event that your ball is in another player's line, it is important to mark your ball's position, and only then remove it (pick it up) from the green. [3] A golfer should also avoid stepping close to the hole.

6. Golf - Wikipedia

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   Golf is a club-and-ball sport in which players use various clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.. Golf, unlike most ball games, cannot and does not use a standardized playing area, and coping with the varied terrains encountered on different courses is a key part of the game.

7. Golf ball - Wikipedia

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   A golf ball beside a hole. A golf ball is a ball designed to be used in golf.Under the rules of golf, a golf ball has a mass no more than 1.620 oz (45.93 g), has a diameter not less than 1.680 inches (42.67 mm), and performs within specified velocity, distance, and symmetry limits.