WGA Caddie Golf Vocabulary; Golf, Caddie,
Caddie test, Western Golf, Western Golf
Association, golf vocab (Qs & As)
ACE Correct answer-A score of one for a hole. Commonly called a hole-in-one.
ADDRESS Correct answer-Position taken by a player in preparing to start a stroke.
APPROACH Correct answer-A stroke played to the putting green.
APRON Correct answer-The last few yards of fairway before and around the green (also
FRINGE).
AWAY Correct answer-The ball farthest from the hole. Such a ball has priority in playing
unless ruled otherwise.
BACK SIDE Correct answer-The final nine holes of play (also BACK NINE).
BIRDIE Correct answer-A score one stroke under par for the hole.
BLIND GREEN Correct answer-A green that cannot be seen from where the player is
hitting.
BOGEY Correct answer-A score one stroke over par for the hole.
, WGA Caddie Golf Vocabulary; Golf, Caddie,
Caddie test, Western Golf, Western Golf
Association, golf vocab (Qs & As)
BUNKER Correct answer-A depression where the turf or soil has been removed and
replaced with sand. It is a hazard. Commonly, but improperly called a "sand trap."
CASUAL WATER Correct answer-A temporary accumulation of water which is not
recognized as a hazard on the course. The player receives free relief.
DIVOT Correct answer-A piece of sod or turf cut loose by a player's club after making a
stroke.
DOG-LEG HOLE Correct answer-A golf hole that does not follow a straight line from tee to
green.
DOUBLE BOGEY Correct answer-A score two strokes over par for the hole.
DOUBLE EAGLE Correct answer-A score three strokes under par for the hole.
DRAW Correct answer-A shot hit by a right-handed player which curves slightly left.
DRIVE Correct answer-A shot played from the teeing area, usually with a wood. 16
Caddie test, Western Golf, Western Golf
Association, golf vocab (Qs & As)
ACE Correct answer-A score of one for a hole. Commonly called a hole-in-one.
ADDRESS Correct answer-Position taken by a player in preparing to start a stroke.
APPROACH Correct answer-A stroke played to the putting green.
APRON Correct answer-The last few yards of fairway before and around the green (also
FRINGE).
AWAY Correct answer-The ball farthest from the hole. Such a ball has priority in playing
unless ruled otherwise.
BACK SIDE Correct answer-The final nine holes of play (also BACK NINE).
BIRDIE Correct answer-A score one stroke under par for the hole.
BLIND GREEN Correct answer-A green that cannot be seen from where the player is
hitting.
BOGEY Correct answer-A score one stroke over par for the hole.
, WGA Caddie Golf Vocabulary; Golf, Caddie,
Caddie test, Western Golf, Western Golf
Association, golf vocab (Qs & As)
BUNKER Correct answer-A depression where the turf or soil has been removed and
replaced with sand. It is a hazard. Commonly, but improperly called a "sand trap."
CASUAL WATER Correct answer-A temporary accumulation of water which is not
recognized as a hazard on the course. The player receives free relief.
DIVOT Correct answer-A piece of sod or turf cut loose by a player's club after making a
stroke.
DOG-LEG HOLE Correct answer-A golf hole that does not follow a straight line from tee to
green.
DOUBLE BOGEY Correct answer-A score two strokes over par for the hole.
DOUBLE EAGLE Correct answer-A score three strokes under par for the hole.
DRAW Correct answer-A shot hit by a right-handed player which curves slightly left.
DRIVE Correct answer-A shot played from the teeing area, usually with a wood. 16
