Golf Glossary
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Uncock: To straighten the wrists in the downswing. |
| Under Par: Term given to stokes a player has taken relative to what hole he is playing. If a player has played the front 9 in 34 strokes and par is 36, he is said to be "2 under." |
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Underclub: To take at least one club less than is necessary for the distance of the shot. The result of this shot will invariably be short of the intended target. |
| Undercut Gravity: Cavity in back of irons that accentuates perimeter weighting and creates lower centre of gravity. |
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Unplayable Lie: A ball hit into a position that does not allow a player to hit it is considered to be in an unplayable lie. Examples are balls hit under pine trees, balls hit into rocky areas, etc. |
| Up And Down: Also termed "Up and In", the situation in which a player misses the green and then makes one chip and one putt to achieve his score. |
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Upright Swing: A swing that carries the club head more directly backward and upward from the ball. |
| Utility Shots: Shots taken in unusual stances, ie bunker shots, slopes or under bushes. |
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