Golf Shot Types: The Ultimate List
Learning how to hit a draw? Trying to get rid or your slice? Here are all the shot types you need to know.
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Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘A’:
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘B’
Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘B’.
Golf Shot Type: “Bump and Run”
Definition
A bump and run, also known as a chip shot, is where a golfer hits a short and low chip around the green that rolls for most of the shot.
Usage
“Since you're on the fringe with lots of green between you and the hole, I'd hit a bump and run with a 7-iron.”
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Golf Term
Bump and Run
A bump and run, also known as a chip shot, is where a golfer hits a short and low chip around the green that rolls for most of the shot.
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘C’
Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘C’.
Golf Shot Type: “Chip Shot”
Definition
A short, low-trajectory shot usually played near the green.
Usage
“I think the safest play here is a chip shot.”
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Golf Term
Chip Shot
Golf Shot Type: “Cut Shot”
Definition
A cut shot, also known as a "fade" is when a right-handed golfer curves the ball left-to-right, or a left-handed golfer curves the ball right-to-left.
Usage
“I've got about 140 yards to the pin and I'm going to hit a 5-yard cut.”
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Golf Term
Cut Shot
A cut shot, also known as a "fade" is when a right-handed golfer curves the ball left-to-right, or a left-handed golfer curves the ball right-to-left.
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘D’
Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘D’.
Golf Shot Type: “Draw”
Definition
For right-handed players, this is a shot that starts right of the target, curves right to left, and ends at the target.
Usage
“That pin is on the back-left of the green, so I think you should hit a draw here.”
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Golf Term
Draw
For right-handed players, this is a shot that starts right of the target, curves right to left, and ends at the target.
Golf Shot Type: “Draw Shot”
Definition
For right-handed players, this is a shot that starts right of the target, curves right to left, and ends at the target.
Usage
“Rory Mcilroy hits beautiful, high-draw shots.”
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Golf Term
Draw Shot
For right-handed players, this is a shot that starts right of the target, curves right to left, and ends at the target.
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘E’:
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘F’
Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘F’.
Golf Shot Type: “Fade”
Definition
Also known as a "cut", for right-handed players, this is a shot that starts left of the target, curves left to right, and ends at the target.
Usage
“I think you should hit a 5-yard fade into this green.”
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Golf Term
Fade
Also known as a "cut", for right-handed players, this is a shot that starts left of the target, curves left to right, and ends at the target.
Golf Shot Type: “Fade Shot”
Definition
Also known as a "cut", for right-handed players, this is a shot that starts left of the target, curves left to right, and ends at the target.
Usage
“Many tour pros prefer to play a fade off the tee due to its accuracy.”
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Golf Term
Fade Shot
Also known as a "cut", for right-handed players, this is a shot that starts left of the target, curves left to right, and ends at the target.
Golf Shot Type: “Flop Shot”
Definition
This is a short-game shot where the golfer "opens the club face" and takes a big swing, which produces a high shot where the golf ball lands softly and the ball travels a short distance. Also known as a "lob shot", these are risking shots, but fun to watch when executed correctly. Take a look at these PGA Tour pros hitting some beautiful flop shots.
Usage
“Phil Mickelson just hit a beautiful flop shot to save par on that hole.”
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Golf Term
Flop Shot
Also known as a "lob shot", a flop shot is where a golfer opens the face of a wedge and hits a high shot that lands and stops immediately on the green.
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘G’:
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘H’:
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘I’:
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘J’:
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘K’:
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘L’:
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘M’:
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Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘O’:
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘P’
Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘P’.
Golf Shot Type: “Punch Shot”
Definition
A punch shot is when a golfer hits a low golf shot, usually with a 4, 5, or 6 iron that helps them escape from trouble. For example, if a golfer has a tree in front of them, they may hit a punch shot to get the ball under the tree and back in the fairway.
Usage
“I think you're gonna need a punch shot to get out of those trees!”
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Golf Term
Punch Shot
A punch shot is a partial, low golf shot that helps a golfer escape from trouble scenarios like being under or behind a group of trees.
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘Q’:
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘R’:
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘S’
Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘S’.
Golf Shot Type: “Short Putt”
Definition
A "short putt" describes a putt in golf that is generally between 3 and 8 feet. It is longer than a tap-in, but still makeable for most golfers.
Usage
“Nice shot! That should leave you a fairly short putt for birdie.”
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Golf Term
Short Putt
A "short putt" describes a putt in golf that is generally between 3 and 8 feet. It is longer than a tap-in, but still makeable for most golfers.
Golf Shot Type: “Stinger”
Definition
Made famous by Tiger Woods, the "stinger" is a low, penetrating shot with a controlled trajectory, often used for accuracy in windy conditions.
Usage
“Tiger hit a marvelous stinger, which stayed under the wind and landed in the fairway.”
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Golf Term
Stinger
Made famous by Tiger Woods, the "stinger" is a low, penetrating shot with a controlled trajectory, often used for accuracy in windy conditions.
Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘T’
Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘T’.
Golf Shot Type: “Tee Shot”
Definition
A tee shot is when the golfer hits from the designated "tee box". There are multiple tee boxes on each hole for men, women, and senior golfers.
Usage
“If you want to have a chance at hitting the green in two, you must first hit a great tee shot.”
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Golf Term
Tee Shot
A tee shot is when the golfer hits from the designated "tee box". There are multiple tee boxes on each hole for men, women, and senior golfers.
Golf Shot Type: “Texas Wedge”
Definition
This isn't a golf club, but rather a technique where a golfer hits a putter from off the green, typically from the fringe.
Usage
“You're gonna need a Texas Wedge for that one!”
Origin
Since Texas is known for hot, dry, and firm conditions which are difficult to hit chip and pitch shots off, the Texas Wedge became a replacement for hitting those difficult shots. Instead, the golfer can hit a putt, which is a much easier shot.
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Golf Term
Texas Wedge
This isn't a golf club, but rather a technique where a golfer hits a putter from off the green, typically from the fringe.