Target Golf 1.) A style of golf played on the preponderance of American tournament courses where the golfer is required to hit a high, lofted, approach shot that allows for very little roll to the ball after it lands. This is in contradiction to "Bump and Run" style golf found commonly on British-style, traditional courses.2.) A type of golf competition played at practice ranges wherein golfers compete while shooting to specific targets.
Tee The wooden or plastic implement on which a ball is placed prior to the play of the first shot on a hole. The term "Tee" may also be used to describe the Teeing Ground.";
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Tee Time Specific time slot allotted for play on a given day. Tee times are assigned by the golf course, usually in 8-10 minute intervals, and are acquired by calling or signing up in advance of when play is desired.
Teeing Ground The area where the play of a hole starts. It is defined by a pair of markers between which play begins.
Texas Wedge 1.) Slang term given to a putter. The term evolved due to players in Texas, among other dry areas, using a putter to run the ball up to the greens due to the hard ground. 2.) Also a marketing term used by some manufacturers in association with giant, over sized, sand wedges meaning "Texas-sized".
Third Cut A section of rough, generally found on tournament courses that borders the second cut (See "Second Cut.") The third cut is very severe and may not be found on all but the most difficult courses.
Three Ball Match A match play situation in which three players play against one another, each playing his own ball. Each player is playing two separate matches.
Threesome Type of match in which one player plays against two, with each side playing one ball. The term threesome is often mis-applied (according to the Rules of Golf) to a group of three golfers playing in the same group.
Through the Green A Term given to all areas of the course, except for the teeing ground, putting green and hazards.
Toe The end of the club head most far away from the shaft. Also the term used when a player hits the ball on that area of the club, usually resulting in a shorter shot than desired as well as one going to the right of the intended target, i.e., a "toed" shot (assuming a right-handed golfer.)
Top Shot that does not get airborne as a result of a player hitting the top of the ball. A "top" is most often a result of a player moving his head and not looking at the ball.
Topdress Fertilizer, soil and sand mix applied to greens after they are aerified in order to provide nutrients to the green.
Track The term given to the layout of a golf course; for example, that was a "good" track. Also term given to a putt as it rolls toward the hole; for example, a putt that is heading for the hole is "tracking.";
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Triple Bogey A score of three over par on a hole.
Turn The halfway point of an 18 hole round. A player "makes the turn" after playing #9 and heading to #10 tee.
