Golf Glossary Q, R
Q, R
qualifying school - An event where amateurs attempt to qualify for professional tours.
quiver - A slender bag meant to hold only a few clubs.
reading the green - Determining the path on the green that the ball must take to reach the hole.
receptive - Said of a green that allows the ball's backspin to have a noticable effect.
recovery - To place a shot in a good position from a bad position.
regular - A club shaft with normal flex.
release - The point in the downswing when the wrists uncock.
relief - When the player is allowed to move the ball by hand according to the rules.
reverse slope - A green that slopes away from the direction of the shot.
rifle a shot - To hit the ball straight and far.
rough - The grass that is not cut short.
rub of the greeen - When an outside feature interferes with the path of the ball.
run - The travel of the ball after hitting the ground.
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