Best Ball -a format that takes the best score of two golfers for a best ball match. Birdie -a score of one under par for a hole. Bogey -a score of one over par for a hole. Break -the curve of the green towards the hole. Caddie -the person who carries clubs for a golfer.
All pros have a caddy, some clubs still have caddie programs.
Carry -the distance betwen landing spot and final resting spot. Chip -a short shot around the green. Compression -the degree of resilience of a golf ball. Rating -the comparision of courses in terms of difficulty, used in USGA handicaps. Divot -A piece of turf removed after a shot.