| Unacceptable Score |
Situation in which a golfer's score cannot be used for handicap adjustment for various reasons. |
| Under Clubbing |
Hitting the ball short of the target aimed at. |
| Under Par |
Taking less shots than par on a given hole or for the whole round. |
| Unplayable lie |
When ball ends up in a position from which it cannot be played, for example a bush |
| Up |
A golfer's lead in strokes or holes over an opponent. |
| Up and Down |
Means missing the green in regulation but still achieving par. Usually by playing one chip or bunker shot followed by just one putt. |
| Uphill Lie |
Where the ball comes to rest on a slope above the target. |
| USGA |
United States Golf Association - golf's governing body in the USA and Mexico. |
