Archive for the 'Golf Terms' Category

What is a golf forecaddie ?

Friday, June 9th, 2006

Many terms get used over the years some fade away and some stand the test of time all together. When referring to a “forecaddie”, it seems that it’s use is limited, since it’s not something that is offered or possible at many courses. 

The more obvious part of the word “forecaddie� is caddie, or is it [...]

Why do golfers only say fore ?

Tuesday, June 6th, 2006

There are so many golf terms that are thrown around now a days and most people rarely know what they mean. It is funny how sometimes you may say what you hear other people say before you even fully understand what it means.

So out of all the ways to tell some to “Watch Out !�, [...]

Playing Beach Front Golf

Thursday, May 18th, 2006

Commonly misunderstood golf terms come up a lot, and "The Beach" is something that non-golfers don’t get. See there are rarely beaches on a golf course nor could you play that well on an acutal beach.
But the term exists it and simply, the "Beach" is a bunker, or sand trap.

The sand is one thing that [...]

Hook or a Slice - What’s the difference ?

Thursday, May 11th, 2006

Some of the most common misconceptions in golf are the terms people use when referring to the outcome of a shot, whether the shot had a slice or a draw.
Most people get the terms mixed up, and here at Ty Daniels, we decided to set the record straight. Some shots are done on purpose to [...]

It’s called a “Divot Repair Tool” for a reason

Friday, April 28th, 2006

A divot repair tool is not called a pocket weight. It really is supposed to "Repair" your "Divot" that you made in the green. How come people don’t fix their own divots, are people lazy, are people doing it on purpose just to mess the greens up? We always want to give people the benefit [...]