Glossary of Golf “H”
Half Swing: Swing performed with a reduced climb.
Handicap: Ranking of amateur players.
Short grass: Generally denotes the fairway.
Long grass: Generally refers to the grass along the path. See also: rough.
Honor: Right to play first on a hole. Return to the winner of the previous hole.
Hook: Missed shot (not frankly) whose trajectory curves sharply to the left.
Out of bounds: Area outside the playing field and bounded by white stakes.
Hosel: Fixing point of the handle on the clubhead.