Dictionary of Golf Terms

Eagle To score two under par for a hole.
Equitable Stroke Control Method Stroke index of a hole on a course. Used in Stableford and match play competitions.
Etiquette A set of guidelines to promote proper behaviour on the course.
Exact Handicap A players handicap measured to the nearest 10th.
Executive Course A golf course with mainly par 3 and comparatively short par 4 holes.
Explode The material carried with the ball when it is hit out of a sand bunker.


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