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19 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
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What is the 19th hole? |
Golfspeak for the clubhouse bar
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What does links mean?
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A course by the water
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List the different pars
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* Par 2 (reserved for mini golf)* Par 3* Par 4 * Par 5* Par 6 (tend to be gimmicks)
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Define Par
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the number of strokes a competent golfer should take to play a particular hole.
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How many putts are standard on every hole?
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2 putts
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Note:* 1 putt is a bonus* 3 putts are too many
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What constitutes a Par 3?
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One full swing and two putts
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What constitutes a Par 4?
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Two full swings and two putts
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What constitutes a Par 5?
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One drive, two full swings, and two putts
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What is the length of a Par 3?
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Range from 100-250 yards in length
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What is the length of a Par 4?
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Range from 251 to 470 yards
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What is the length of a Par 5?
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Range from 471 to 690 yards
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What is the length of a Par 6?
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More than 691 yards
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Explain the total number of Pars in US courses.
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* Total of 72 pars consisting of 10 Par 4's (40), 4 Par 3's (12), and 4 Par 5's (20).
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How many tees are there per hole? |
There are typically four tees per hole. |
* gold tees * blue tees * white tees * red tees
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Describe the gold tees. |
The gold tees are invariably the back tees and are for long-ball strikers or lower handicap players only. |
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Describe the blue tees. |
The blue tees are usually slightly ahead of the gold and make the holes shorter, but still plenty hard. Club competitions are played from these tees. |
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Describe the white tees. |
The white tees are for everyday, casual play and are the right choice for most men, beginning golfers, and capable senior players. Stray from the white tees at your peril. |
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Describe the red tees. |
The red tees are traditionally used by women or junior golfers, although many women may use the same tee as the men. |
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What should you practice twice as much as your driving? |
* Putting * Sand plays * Chips * Pitches |
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