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3 JACK-
What every golfer has done before. 3
PUTT!!!!. anonymous,
37, Big Island
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9-
Any score over a birdie in a skins game.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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69- A favorite number for many golfers.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
A
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ACHI KOCHI
- to hit a golf ball all over the
place. Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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AH PAU
- an uncontrollable response to a shot that is headed OB
or to a water hazard. Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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AIR
MAIL-
Refers to a approach shot that flies the
green.
Dean, 25, Male, Kailua-Kona, HI
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ALICE-
Golfer who babies a put,
and comes up short. Sunao, 71, Male,
Honolulu, HI
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Anybody like Manapua?- A
question asked to a group of golfers after a player
has taken a swing and made a huge lashka or divot. It
means that the golfer is making his way to China. Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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ARAIMO
SPECIAL-
A huge divot created by a deep, out to
in downswing. It can easily fit an araimo (Japanese
taro) in it.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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ARMY GOLF-
Golfer who hits left-right, left-right, left-right
down the fairway.
Sargent, 48, Honolulu, HI, Male
B
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BACHI-
An unexplained phenomenon that occurs after a golfer
makes fun of another golfer's misfortune.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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BACON STRIPS-
Perfect divot thickness for a golf
shot well struck.
Mark, 43, Honolulu, HI, Male
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BANANA
- Two definitions here...#1. A huge sliced shot. #2. A
golfer that is a joker or prankster.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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BARROT- A
golfer who is a show off. May also be called oily or
greasy.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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BAZERKO-
A condition that is usually seen and heard from a golfer
that has completely lost it. ie....a golfer hits a shot
into the bushes or kuhiwes and has an uncontrollable
swearing fit which includes all the nasty words known to
man, along with some buried clubs.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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Beaver Pelt-
A rather large divot, as in "please
replace your beaver pelt."
Toby Rosenthal, 41, male, Akron, Ohio
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BIG TITS- That shot was
ugly but it had big tits. Used when a very bad shot
turns out well. Ray, 60, Male, Honolulu, HI
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BIPLOH- Ball in pocket,
loss of hole. Ray, 60, Male, Honolulu, HI
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BIPSIC-
"Ball in pocket sitting in cart", what you do
when you are playing in a team event and you are out or
in no position to contribute to your team on a hole(s).
anonymous,
male, Waipahu, HI
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BIRDIE-
Scoring a 1-under par on a hole. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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BITE-
referring to a golf shot in which the player wants it to
stop.
808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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BLADED IT-
hit it thin. Pam, 50, Hilo, HI, Female
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BO DEREK-
Scoring a ten (10) on a hole. anonymous, 30, Hilo
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BOGETSU-
One over par. Randy,
60, Honolulu, HI, Male
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BOGEY-
Scoring a 1-over par on a hole. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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BOK-BOK-
A situation when a
golfer decides play safe and to lay up on a hole that
has some trouble on it. Could have played aggressive but
decided to chicken out.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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BOOM CHICK-
A horrible bunker shot that catches the lip of the
bunker and rolls back into it. If this is done
repeatedly, it is a guarantee that you will hear
laughter and a mento condition will surely follow. Also;
See mento.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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BROWN
STAIN-
The result of squeezing when an opponent
is putting for a birdie putt to win the hole...usually
is found on your BVD's.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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BUH-BUH-BUH-
Dollar Nassau. Wil,
55, Honolulu, HI, Male
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BUNKATARE-
Japanese term when you hit into a bunker.
anonymous,
male, Kapolei, HI
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BUNKER BUSTA-
It's when a golfer successfully executes
a shot from the sand trap in one try.
Mike 28, Kaneohe, HI, Male
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BUNT
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A smooth and controlled drive which is
used to steer it in the fairway when distance is not a
premium. If not used only when absolutely necessary, a
choking situation may occur.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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BUTCH-
Getting butchered by
your opponents. There is no doubt you will pay big
dollars at the end of your round. anonymous,
40, Hilo, HI
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BUTTER-
referring to a golfers swing that is like Ernie Els, smooth and effortless yet producing a great shot.
Swing resembles cutting butter with a hot butter knife.
808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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BUZZARD- Two strokes over par on a hole.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
C
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C Flighter-
Usually a beginner tournament golfer but also can
mean a stripper that performs at 3:00 PM when the club
is empty.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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CABBAGE-
Taking a huge divot or burying a putter into a putting
green. Most definitely caused by a pupule or bazerko
golfer. This type of golfer should be banned from the
game. See also bazerko.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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CADDIE-
The most thankless job on earth unless you are Stevie.
(Tiger's caddie) Sometimes called the whipping boy since
that's what you'll be getting if your player is playing
poorly. Might be best to find another job like picking
opihi, drying opelu or even working at Zippy's.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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CHAAA!-
WHEN YOUR PARTNER COMES TO GOLF ALL HANG OVER AND CANT
PLAY , SO YOU PAY! STUBEE, 40, male, Kaneohe, HI
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CHICKEN FIGHT-
A description of a badly spiked up putting surface
caused by a careless golfer...similar to that of a
chicken fight arena.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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CHINESE DENTIST-
230 yard shot. Wontondon, 44, male, Denver, CO
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CHOP STICKS OR
FORK-
A typical question asked to a group of individuals that
are loooooosers.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
CHUNKED IT-
chipped it fat. Pam, 50, Hilo, HI, Female
CIRCUS-
The atmosphere at a golf tournament that has
Michelle Wie playing in it. It is clearly evident by the
thousands of fans following a single group. You will not
find a clown there but only one magician!
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
COURSE
RECORD-
You will usually hear this slang when a golfer starts
out a round by shooting a birdie, birdie start on the
first two holes.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
CRACKER "DRIVE"-
South African term used to describe a deep drive. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
CREAM PUFF- WEN A PLAYER HITS A WEAK FADE,
USUALLY CAUSED BY THE CLUB COMING OVER THE PLANE ON THE
DOWNSWING, WHILE LEAVING THE CLUB FACE OPEN UPON IMPACT.
Ryan, 16, male, Honolulu, HI
CRY BABY -
a golfer who constantly complains about the course
conditions and the way tournaments are conducted.
Murdie, 45,
Hilo, HI, Male
D
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DANCING/DANCIN-
referring to being on the green putting. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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DEEP-
referring to a golfer or golf shot that is extremely far
with respect to distance. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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DELIKOSHI-
A putt or chip on an extremely fast downhill
green. It must be hit very soft and gentle.
Murdie, 46, Hilo, HI, Male
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DICK-OUT-
When a male golfer hits a drive so poorly that it
doesn't pass the ladies' tee, he is by custom expected
to play the hole with is manhood hanging out of the fly
of his pants. Chaz, 52, Portland, Maine, Male
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DIRTY
LICKINS
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this slang describes a match in a match play event where
the end result is at a minimum of 6 & 5.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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DOLLY PARTON-
scoring a nine (9) on a hole. Andrew, 46, Kailua, HI, Male
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DONGO-
referring to a golf shot that was topped badly; "dongo
um off the tee" 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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DOOGIE-
double par. K, 33, male, Royal Kunia
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DOUBLE EAGLE or
ALBATROSS- Scoring a 3-under par on a par 5 hole.
On a par 4 hole, it's a hole-in-one. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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DRY AKU
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an unbearable golfing day that's extremely
hot.....perfect for drying aku.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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DUB-
A poorly hit shot....similar to a fat hit.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
E
Scoring a 2-under par on a hole.
On a par 3 hole, it's a hole-in-one. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
EARLY RIPE, EARLY ROTTEN-
A term used by a former NAIA Individual
Champion from Hilo....means starting a round hot with a
lot of birdies but ending the round horribly. See also
butch.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
ESCAPE-
This is a term that is used to describe
what happens when golfers win the last hole to avoid
being butched. See also butch.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
F
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FABIO- Freakin' awful but its ok- horrible
shot turns out unexpectedly well. Jay, 40,
Peterborough, Ontario, Male
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FAT- referring to a golf shot in which the
ground was hit before the ball. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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FLUSH- Ball hit absolutely straight, near
perfect.
Mike, 20, Hilo, HI, Male
FOOT WEDGE-
The mystical club one uses when he
kicks his ball to improve his lie.
Tom, 58, Frisco, TX, Male
FRIED EGG-
When your ball lands in the bunker, and
plugs in the sand.
Mike 28, Kaneohe,
HI, Male
tell
a friend
G
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GIMME-
When a player does not have to putt out, not legal by
the rules of golf. 808Golf.com,
Honolulu, HI
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GOOD BALL-
referring to a great golf shot. 808Golf.com,
Honolulu, HI
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GIR (GREEN
IN REGULATION)- referring to a golf shot that comes to
rest on the green two shots less to par for that
respected hole, in some cases 3 shots less to par for
the hole. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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GLAZED TURKEY-
Golfers who don't have a clue. Daniel McCabe, 27,
male, Lahaina, HI
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GLENN MILLER-
When your ball "Kept low and didn't make
it over the water".
Spike, 42, B'Ham, England, Male
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GREENIE-
A bet on a par three,
the player closest to the hole plays, par pays even,
birdie pays double, bogie (3 putt) must pay all.
John, 41, Male, Honolulu, HI
GREG NORMAN
SPECIAL-
A ball that hits the green but backspins a great deal.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
GRIND, GRINDING,
GRIND IT OUT-
referring to a golfers round in which he/she is having
problems/struggling with their swing, timing, putting,
driving, etc. and to never give up. The golfer hangs in
there and tries to post the best score he or she can
with the game they currently have. 808Golf.com,
Honolulu, HI
H
Hacker Hack- A Person who has
little experience. Dopey 1, 35, Male, Mililani, Hawaii
HAMBURGA-
A golfer that only thinks he's good and no one pays
attention to him.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
HAMBURGA-
A golfer that only thinks he's good and no one pays
attention to him.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
HANAHOU- What the announcer on
the first tee might say to a player that needs to hit a
provisional ball.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
Hands of a Sturgeon- Instead of
having the delicate and supple hands of a Surgeon
(Doctor) - player is said to have the hands of a
sturgeon (fish) indicating a lack of touch - Used mostly
on the putting surface.
TJ, 49, Honolulu, HI, Male
HANGMAN-
Scoring a 9 on a hole. "9" looks like a
man hanging on a noose.
Dave, 50, Honolulu, HI, Male
HAOLE BALL
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a ball that doesn't go into the hole but
just kisses it.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
HAPPY-SAD-HAPPY-SAD- a four hole stretch consisting
of the following: birdie, bogey, birdie, bogey.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
HAPPY TALK-
This is a meaningless and insincere
conversation coming from a golfer in a tournament that
just played an awesome round. He is usually found
hanging nearby a scoreboard and is asking other players
the question...."what you shot?" He then waits patiently
for the person to ask him the same question. He
obviously loves the whole world at that moment. He is
happy!
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
HAPUPU- To
improve one's lie in the fairway by carefully placing
the ball on a high piece of grass....resembles a teed
position. This is used only during winter rules.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
HARRY- Often
used to describe a player who plays slow. Example; Do
you know my friend Harry?... Harry the #@!%& Up! 808Golf.com,
Honolulu, HI
HEEBEE JEEBEES
- a psychiatric condition due to extreme stress from a
golfing situation. Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
HELICOPTER- term used to describe a flying golf
club, typically thrown by an upset golfer. 808Golf.com,
Honolulu, HI
HERCULES-
Opposite of "Alice".
Mike 28, Kaneohe, HI, Male
HOOK UP-
term used to find if a person/s have a great deal on
their tee time rate.
Anonymous, Honolulu, HI, Male.
I
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I THOUGHT
YOU HAD'EM- This slang is almost
always heard when playing a partner type
event...this involves a putt that lips out on the
high side. If said by the opponents, they usually
have a brown stain on their underwear.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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IT'S
A STAT- Any shot in the Fairway or on the green
in regulation. Michael, 52, Dupont, WA, Male
J
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JACKASS-
What a golfer calls themselves when they play/make a
stupid shot. Sometimes may be used to refer to another
golfer. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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JERKY-
reverse psychology use, having the same meaning as
"Butter". 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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JIGGER HAND-
A jerky putting stroke...similar to a yip.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
K
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KAIPO
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This slang is used to describe a golfer who just hit a
really, really long drive. It must be a freaky long
drive. Named after a very long hitter in Hilo who once
drove a ball in the middle of the 9th fairway from the
7th tee at the Hilo Municipal golf course.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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KAKAROACH
- a low running chip shot used to crawl onto the green.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
KU HI WES
- sometimes referred to a thick, tree lined area off to
the side of a fairway. Errant tees shots usually find a
home there. Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
L
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LASHKA- A
huge deep divot....sometimes found on an immaculate
teeing ground that looks really bad. Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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LAUREL & HARDY-
Scoring a 10 on a hole. One skinny guy and one fat guy
look like a "10" standing next to each other. Dave,
50, Honolulu, HI, Male
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LIGHT IT UP-
refers to shooting a really low score. 808Golf.com,
Honolulu, HI
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Linda Ronstadt-
When you drive it past someone you say that's a
Linda Ronstadt because I "Blue Bayou". (Blue Bayou is a
famous Linda Ronstadt song). Tom, 36, male, Kapolei,
HI
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LOLO-
Somewhat similar to a mento person.....a lunatic golfer.
Possibility of having a telethon to help the cause.
Kulolo is sometimes seen on forehead.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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LONG-
referring to a golfer or golf shot that is extremely far
with respect to distance. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
M
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MA-KE
- a term commonly used when a golfer is stymied by an
object.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
MA-KE CAT
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A very strong and distinctive odor
usually found in a men's bathroom at a golf course. It
is always evident at golf tournaments in the early
morning. The scent is similar to that of a deceased cat.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
MAHALO-
a response given to a compliment such as nice putt or
nice shot. Exclusively used by a talented golfer from
Hilo.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
MAHATMA-
A phrase used when a ball is going OB or
in the bushes = gondie pronounced (gone d). Joni, 57, Calcutta,
India Female
MANINI
- a golfer that is rather thrifty when offering strokes
to his/her opponent.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
MARTHA
STEWART-
Similar to "Alice" but closer because she is one tough
Wahine. Cy,
61, Honolulu, HI, Male
MEEE
- a term usually used by golfers to begin an answer to a
question such as......"who played today?"
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
MENTO-
A serious golf inflicted mental condition that occurs on
the golf course due to uncontrollable laughter.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
MONGOOSE- A
very low running golf shot, similar to the kakaroach,
but from a longer distance away with a lot of force.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
MULLET-
Is when you don't hit the ball hard
enough to get in the hole.
Kris, 15, Hilo, HI, Male
MULLIGAN-
A second chance at teeing off without
losing a stroke if the first one was a bad shot.
tell
a friend
N
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NICE BUDDY - A Japanese compliment for a
"nice birdie".
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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NICE SHO - A Japanese compliment for a
"nice shot".
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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NICE SHOT/BALL-
referring to a great golf shot. 808Golf.com,
Honolulu, HI
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NUTTED-
To hit a shot extremely flush as in "I nutted a 3
wood and flew it 270 yards over the water and onto the
green." Kevin, 49, Waco, TX, Male
O
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OAM (On A
Mission)- term used to describe a player who is
playing extremely well during a round or after
completion of the round.
Anonymous, Honolulu, HI, Male
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ON THE SCREW-
A golf shot that was hit in the middle of the golf
club head. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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OPIHI- A
very slow moving golfer.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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Oscar Bravo-
Out of bounds, as in "that ball looks oscar bravo."
Toby Rosenthal, 41, male, Akron, Ohio
P
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PK- You said it when you hit a really bad
shot. you also say it that some one when he/she is
winning you badly.
Charles, 48, LA, CA, Male
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POLEY or POLIE- Make a putt from a distance
beyond the length of the flag-stick.
Wardy, 56, Aiea, HI, Male
PORK CHOPS-
The thickness of your divot, as
opposed to bacon strip thickness.
Mark, 43, Honolulu, HI, Male
POTCHO-
High, soft landing
lob shot.....introduced by the great Portuguese
golfers from Hilo.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
Polynesian
Paralysis
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a tired, sleepy feeling often
experienced after consuming a huge lunch between a
36 hole match.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
Q
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QUIZE
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to gauge equidistant from the ball.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
R
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RIGHT-IN-
A curse meant for your opponent to miss their putt. Ona,
44, Kahului, HI, Female
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RINGER-
A great golfer that is brought in on a team to lower their gross score.
John, 41, Male, Honolulu, HI
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ROBERTO-
Blowing your putt by the hole, you have hands
of stone like Roberto Duran. anonymous,
male, Waipahu, HI
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ROLL/ROLLING/ROLLIN THE ROCK- putting the golf
ball. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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RULES GEEK-
A very knowledgeable rules official who
probably reads the rules of golf book in his or her
spare time....knows the rules by it's number and
subsection alpha listing. This person definitely needs
to get a life.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
S
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SALLY PUTT-
To leave your putt way short of the hole.
John, 41, Boston, MA, Male
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SANDBAGGER-
Golfer who falsifies his/her handicap in the greater
direction. Example; really a five (5) handicapper but
registers as a sixteen (16) handicapper. Referred
to as a cheater. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
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SANDY-
Scoring a par or better from a bunker.
Wardy, 56, Aiea, HI, Male
SCOOTER BALL-
A game played by begining golfers. The golf ball is
usually hit on the upper half, and scoots down the
fairway for about 30 yards. This continues down the
fairway utilizing different clubs until they reach the
green. Mikey,
48, Honolulu, HI, Male
SCRAMBLE-
when someone makes an "up and
down". (ex. I had to scramble for a par).
Ricky, 15, Honolulu, HI, Male
SCRATCH & CLAW
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To save pars from off the green...similar
to up and down.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
SCULLIUM-
blading the ball causing it to fly over
the green.
Mike 28, Kaneohe, HI, Male
SHANK-
when a ball is hit off center
(heel or toe, most times the heel) and it goes way off
target.
Ricky, 15, Honolulu, HI, Male
SHAQ'D-
When your ball or shot is blocked
or deflected by a tall tree.
Mark, 43, Honolulu, HI, Male
SASHIMI
- a severely sliced cut shot that is used to maneuver a
ball around a tree. Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
SERGIO- A
golfer who takes a long time to hit a shot. Gavan, 23,
male, Kaneohe, HI
SNEAKY LONG-
referring to a golfer or golf shot that is perceived to
be short with respect to distance but in reality is
LONG/DEEP. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
SNOWMAN-
scoring an eight (8) on a hole. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
SPANK
WHITEY-
hitting the golf ball. N/A, 36, male, New Orleans, LA
SPOON-
3-Wood. Bob, 43, male, Aiea, HI
SQUEEZE ME IN-
term used to course starters to try to play at a time
when the tee times are all booked up.
Anonymous, Honolulu, HI, Male
STEVIE WONDER PUTT-
a tap in putt. Pam, 50, Hilo, HI, Female
STICK- A
really good golfer.
anonymous, 89,
Honolulu, HI
STICK IT or
STUCK IT- referring to a golf shot that is
extremely near the pin. 808Golf.com,
Honolulu, HI
SWEET SPOT-
a golf shot that was hit in the center of the club head. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
SWINGING OUT OF
HIS SHOES- said of a player on the tee that swings
as hard as he/she can because the player before just hit
one deep. Dino, 34, Male, Waikoloa, HI
tell
a friend
T
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TABLE MONEY - This is an amount of money
(small) that is won or lost after a hard day of golfing.
It is left on the table at the bar to pay for drinks.
Basically considered a draw match.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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TAKO EYE-
One who can find errant golf balls proficiently in thick
ruff or bushes or other terrain challenging layouts with
ease. anonymous, 40, Honolulu, HI
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TANKICHI-
A big hook shot.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
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TAPPYTAP-
The description of what you need to do in order to
make a short putt. Rick,
35, Onalaska, WI, Male
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TD SCOOP-
When a person putts a short putt reaches down and scoops
the ball just as it is either going into the hole or
not. A good TD scoop is hard to detect if it would have
or not have gone in thus avoiding have to putt that
short putt which we all miss some times.
Tom, 52, La Crosse, WI, Male
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THROWIN DARTS-
A player who is consistently hitting
his/her approach shots very near the hole. anonymous,
32, Kaneohe, HI
TIGER FOOD-
The main source of diet for Tiger is Rory Sabatini.
He always eats him up whenever Rory opens his big mouth.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
TIGHT-
referring to a golf shot (typically a green in
regulation shot) that is extremely close to the pin. 808Golf.com, Honolulu, HI
TITTY KISSER-
second shot on a par five that really opens up the
"hole". Nicklaus, 53, Honolulu, HI, Male
TOO MUCH RICE- Opposite of "alice". A putt that
goes way past the whole. Brandon 26, Kaneohe, HI,
Male
TRACK- A
golf Course.
anonymous, 89,
Honolulu, HI
TURTLE- A
male condition caused by golfing in extremely cold
weather.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
TV...TV-
This slang describes the actions or mannerism that the
young golfers try to copy after watching golf on TV...ie...removing
the hat while shaking hands after the last
hole....having your caddie line you up behind every shot
and he moves away right before you make the
stroke....doing a fist pump like Tiger after sinking a
putt.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
U
U.S.A-
U Still Away. anonymous, 33, Honolulu
V
-
VELCRO
-
a term commonly used to describe the
greens at Hilo Municipal GC.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
-
VICIOUS- A golfer who shows no
mercy for his opponent....usually will call a rules
infraction on every little thing.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
W
-
WAAAAAA-
"Overseas" description of a (see) Banana ball. Cy,
61, Honolulu, HI, Male
-
WEASEL
- a golfer that is found to be a habitual cheater.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
WHIFF- to hit a poor shot or completely miss the
ball. Chad, 17, male, Mililani HI
Whiskey!!!- whenever you swing, and miss the ball
completely.. you gotta buy a whiskey for everyone you
are playing with at the end of the game. D., 30,
male, Caracas, Venezuela
WORM BURNER-
A topped or poorly hit
ball that never leaves the ground.
John, 41, Male, Honolulu, HI
X
-
X-
usually a score given when a golfer does not complete a
hole.
Murdie, 45, Hilo, HI, Male
Y
-
YIPS-
referring to having difficulties with short putts, the
hole seems to be the size of the golf ball. 808Golf.com,
Honolulu, HI
Z
-
Zan nen-
Too bad or hard luck. . . usually
used on Fridays on tour, or Saturdays locally. When your
fellow competitor fails to make the cut. Most times they
don't really mean it because they're glad to have made
the cut themselves.
Bubba, 40, Male, Aiea, HI
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ZIPPER-
referring to a golf shot that has tremendous back spin
into the green, it hits the green and backs up at a high
rate of speed. 808Golf.com,
Honolulu, HI
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