Top: Sports: Golf: Terminology: B




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Back-nine

The last nine holes of an 18-hole golf course.


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Backspin

The reverse spin on a golf ball caused by the club face stops the ball rolling forward when it lands and sometimes moves the ball back toward the golfer.


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Backswing

The first part of the golf swing when the club is taken away from the ball.


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Bail Out

Hitting to avoid trouble, for example, going well left to avoid a hazard on the right.


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Balata

Natural rubber obtained from the Sap of a tropical tree, used to make covers for golf balls. The Balata golf ball has a soft cover, allowing a higher spin rate and more control.


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Birdie

A score of one under par on a hole.


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Blind shot

A position where the golfer can't see the spot where he/she wants the ball to land.


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Bogey

A score of one over par on a hole.


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Bunker

A sand trap on a golf course, defined as a hazard



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