What does nutted mean in golf?

flushed; hitting it squarely and on the sweetspot.
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What does golf mean in slang?

A common misconception is that the word GOLF is an acronym for Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden. This is a 20th century joke and definitely not true. It is now generally accepted that the 'golf' is derived from an old word meaning 'club', though this in turn may have older cognate roots dating back to ancient times.
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What is a short putt called in golf?

Chip A short shot (typically played from very close to and around the green), that is intended to travel through the air over a very short distance and roll the remainder of the way to the hole.
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What do you call a golfer?

ˈgolfer noun. a person who plays golf.
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What does F * mean in golf?

What Does F Mean On A Golf Leaderboard? Sometimes, in the blue circle on the image above, you will see the letter “F” instead of a number like a 65 or 1-18. This simply means “Finished” and is another way of saying that player has completed their round for the day.
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How do you say good luck in golf?

When you are saying, “Hit 'em straight,” you are essentially saying that you hope all of their golf shots end up relatively straight. Golfers can respond to this by saying thank you or, “I always try.” Overall, “Hit 'em straight” is a great way to wish a golfer good luck.
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What do you call a poor golfer?

"Duffer" is a term golfers apply to poor golfers — those among us who score the highest. The term is descriptive if applied to higher-handicappers and recreational golfers, but will be insulting if misapplied to a good golfer. "Duffer" and "hacker" are synonymous, although hacker is the slightly more negative term.
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How do you compliment a golfer?

The right way to praise your golf-loving kids

And the good news is that in golf that's actually pretty easy. “You're such a fantastic putter!” becomes “You work so hard on reading greens.” “You always hit your driver so well!” becomes “It's interesting that you took two practice swings before that drive.”
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What does P mean on a golf club?

Drivers are available in a variety of lofts. Wedges typically don't have numbers. Instead that have letters such as P or PW for pitching wedge and S for sand wedge.
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What are some golf sayings?

19 Different Golf Sayings For Good Luck
  • Good Luck.
  • Enjoy The 19th Hole.
  • Hit 'Em Long And Straight.
  • May The Fores Be With You.
  • Play Well.
  • Swing Easy.
  • Only Birdies.
  • Have A Great Round.
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What's the best shot in golf called?

An ace, commonly known as a hole-in-one, is the best score out there. When you get an ace, that means you get to write a “1” on the scorecard.
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Why does golf have 18 holes?

Andrews formalized the rules and stated, “One round of the Links, or 18 holes is reckoned a match, unless otherwise stipulated.” Legend has it that the reason for 18 holes is that a bottle of whiskey contained the same number of shots as holes on a course, thus providing just enough drink for a shot on each hole.
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What does G mean on a golf club?

A gap wedge has a loft of 50 – 52º. Golfers tend to hit a gap wedge 75 – 100 yards. This club is also known as a 'G wedge”, so if you are curious a G wedge also has a loft of 50 – 52º.
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What does H mean in golf?

Hole High. Means that the ball has landed on the green level with the hole as you are looking at it. Hole In One. The ball goes straight into the hole from your tee shot. Hole Out.
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What does W mean on a golf club?

The term "pitching wedge" is now used by virtually all manufacturers and players to describe this club; Karsten Manufacturing (maker of the PING brand) simply labels their pitching wedges "W" for "wedge".
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How do you know if your good at golf?

Good golfers typically keep moving and are ready to hit when it is their turn. They move quickly between shots and start to prepare as early as possible. They also know when heading to a short game shot, they remember to bring all clubs they might need as well as their putter.
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What is the Tiger line in golf?

Firstly, the “tiger line” is the most effective theoretical way (given human limitations) to advance the golf ball a long way towards the hole – be it on a drive from the tee or a long approach shot towards the green.
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What do you call a golf lover?

A golfer is a person who plays golf for pleasure or as a profession.
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What is a hacker in golf?

Hacker is a derogatory term in golf that means: Someone who rarely plays golf so is quite bad when they do; Generally, any golfer who is just not very good at playing the game; A mediocre or poor golfer who displays bad golf etiquette and/or poor sportsmanship.
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What is Moi and CG in golf?

Moment of Inertia (MOI) and Center of Gravity (CG) In golf, "forgiveness" refers to the engineering and/or the design elements in golf clubs that lessen the effects of bad swings and poor contact with the ball.
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What degree wedge is best for sand?

A 56-degree sand wedge is suited for hitting out of the sand or for a golfer who hits behind the golf ball a lot. The higher degree of bounce helps the club glide through the sand or dirt, which makes it the most versatile wedge in the bag.
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How far should you hit a 7 iron?

Average 7 Iron Distances are following:

Beginning golfers- 100 yards (men) or 60 yards (women) Intermediate golfers- 135 yards (men) and 75 yards (women) Advanced golfers- 165 yards (men) or 140 yards (women)
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Why do they shout 4 in golf?

Golfers yell fore to alert other golfers that they may be in danger of getting struck by their ball. You should always yell fore if you're unsure where your ball will land, and it is at risk of hitting a golfer. The term fore likely originated from the term forecaddie, although the exact history is unknown.
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Why is it called golf?

The word 'golf' is not an acronym for anything. Rather, it derives linguistically from the Dutch word 'kolf' or 'kolve,' meaning quite simply 'club. ' In the Scottish dialect of the late 14th or early 15th century, the Dutch term became 'goff' or 'gouff,' and only later in the 16th century 'golf. '
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