Caddie (Caddy) One who carries or tends to a players clubs during a round.
Caddie Master A course employee responsible for managing caddies and assigning them to players as required.
Carry-Double A caddie employed by two players and who typically carries two bags, one on each shoulder.
Cart Fee Similar to a greens fee, the fee required to rent a golf cart for either 9 or 18 holes.
Casual Water Any temporary accumulation of water on the course that is visible before or after the player takes his stance. Water in a hazard is not casual water.
Cat Box Slang term given to a sand bunker.
Chili-Dip A shot in which a player hits behind the ball, not moving it very far. May also be referred to as a fat shot or a chunk.
Chip Any number of short shots, typically played to the green, with a higher lofted club (#7, 8, 9 or wedges.)
Chip-Out A shot, generally going only a short distance, made from trouble in an attempt to get the ball back in play. Chip-outs are commonly made from trees or similar positions.
Chunk A shot in which a player hits behind the ball resulting in a more turf being removed than desired. The resulting shot is also much shorter than desired. May also be called a chili-dip.
Club Pro See Golf Professional.
Collar A closely mown area surrounding the putting green. It may be similar to the green in height (fringe) or it may be higher, similar to rough.
Competitor A player participating in a stroke play competition.
Country Club Term typically applied to an upscale (normally private or semi-private) golf club that generally offers other amenities in addition to golf (swimming, tennis, clubhouse, etc.)
Course The entire area on which a game (or round) of golf is played.
Course Rating A numerical rating, usually by a recognized organization such as the USGA, that identifies the difficulty of a course. For example, a course rated 72.4 is more difficult than one rated at 68.5. A scratch player should expect to shoot a 68 or 69 on the course rated 68.5.
Cut Type of shot, played intentionally, which curves from left to right.
