Waggle Pre-shot movement in which a golfer moves the club back away from the ball a time or two, usually to relieve tension.
Waiting List The number and ranking of individuals waiting to join a private club that has a full membership at the time. Waiting lists at some private clubs can be many years.
Waste Area An area on a golf course that is similar to a sand trap, but is not declared an official hazard. It is generally not maintained or raked and is often comprised of sea shells or pebbles.
Water Hazard The term applied to any relatively permanent and open area of water (sea, lake, pond, etc.) anywhere on the course. The penalty for hitting your ball into a water hazard is one stroke.
Whiff Term applied to the situation when a player has swung at the ball and missed completely.
Whins A British term for extremely heavy areas of rough.
Wind Cheater A shot that flies low into the wind in an effort to achieve less wind resistance and greater distance.
Worm Burner A poor shot characterized by the ball not getting airborne and simply rolling fast along the ground.
