Golf Lexique T

Take Away: First movement made by the club when it begins its up movement.

Tee Shot: once performed at the start of a hole, the ball usually based on a tee.

Tee: closely mowed area on which the player moves to initiate the hole. It is the only area where the player is allowed to place his ball on a tee.

Tee: Two meanings:
1 – starting area
2 – piece of wood or plastic designed to elevate the ball at the start.

Tempo: Rhythm that is made during a swing.

Timing: Action to hit the ball with the hands, arms and body in perfect coordination.

Top Spin: Effect given to the ball, which rolled on itself in the direction of its flight. Once settled, she goes much further as well (equivalent to the lift in tennis).

Top: Miss striking the top of the ball.

Trajectory: the direction in which the ball after the shot. Some paths are defined:
– DRAW ball flight curving slightly from right to left.
– FADE ball flight slightly curving from left to right.
– PULL ball from right to left of the target.
– PULL-HOOK ball from the left of the target, with a right, left path.
– PULL-SLICE ball from the left of the target, with a left, right path.
– Push ball right hand to the right of the target.
– HOOK PUSH-ball from the right of the target, with a right, left path.
– PUSH SLICE-ball from the right of the target, with a left, right path.

Turn: Series of tournaments for professionals.