Off the tee there is a lot of terminology used. Let’s look at this beautiful golf hole and see what it has to offer for us. Follow the different colors of flight lines and check out what each of these different shots are called.
It all starts on the tee box itself. The golfer must place his ball (white dot) somewhere between the two markers. (blue dots) From there, the goal is for the player to hit his ball on the fairway. (The lighter green grass) This will give him the best approach shot to the green.
Center cut: (white) This is just a straight shot. Obviously this is the most desirable of the options. The ball flies high and long. Today’s large drivers specialize in high launch angles and maximize distance.
Slice: (red) This is the most common mistake golfer make. The ball starts off on target but an off center backspin causes the ball to drift into the right rough.
Hook: (yellow) A hook is caused by off center backspin to the right. Though a hook generally travels farther than a straight shot it often leaves the player in poor position.
Topped: (green) This is caused by severe top spin. The ball doesn’t go very far and is highly embarrassing. Also called a worm burner.
Pull: (pink) This is caused by severely off centered backspin. While it may roll a long way, it is wildly out of control.
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