GOLF HOLE Meaning and
Definition
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A golf hole is a designated area on a golf course specifically designed for the purpose of completing each individual segment or unit of play during a round of golf. It serves as the target or endpoint for players attempting to hit their golf ball into the hole using the fewest strokes possible. A golf hole typically consists of a teeing ground, fairway, rough, hazards, and the putting green where the actual hole is located. It is marked by a flagstick or pin, usually with a brightly colored flag, positioned in the center of the hole to make it easily identifiable to players from a distance.
The golf hole is characterized by its unique configuration, such as the length, slope, and shape, which varies from one hole to another. Each hole is numbered, allowing players to navigate through the golf course in a specific order following the course routing. The length of a hole can range from short par-3 holes to lengthy par-5 holes, adding diversity and challenge to the game.
The objective of a golfer is to start from the teeing ground, progress through the fairway, overcome any obstacles or hazards, and ultimately land their ball on the putting green. Once on the green, the golfer's primary aim is to carefully navigate the contours and undulations to sink the ball into the hole, completing the hole and moving on to the next. The number of strokes taken to complete a hole is recorded on the golfer's scorecard and contributes to their overall score for the round.
Common Misspellings for GOLF HOLE
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Etymology of GOLF HOLE
The word "golf hole" is derived from a combination of different origins. The term "golf" itself is believed to have originated from the Middle Dutch word "colf" or "colve", which means "club" or "bat". This term eventually transformed into "golve" or "gouf" in Scots, describing a club used in a ball-striking game.
The word "hole" comes from Old English "hol", meaning "cavity" or "opening". It was commonly used to refer to a hollow place in the ground. When the game of golf was played on the rough terrain of the Scottish landscape, players had to strike the ball into different natural cavities or holes in the ground.
The combination of "golf" and "hole" came to represent the specific goal of the game: to hit the ball into these holes with as few strokes as possible.
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