The Masters

17 terms in Golf.

Amen Corner

The famous Masters stretch covering holes 11, 12, and 13 at Augusta National.

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Augusta National

The golf club and course where The Masters is played.

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Birdie

One stroke fewer than the number assigned to a hole.

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Bogey

One stroke more than the number assigned to a hole.

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Bunker

A prepared hollow filled with sand.

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Ceremonial tee shot

A symbolic opening shot before tournament play begins.

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Cut line

The score threshold used to reduce the field after an early stage of a tournament.

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Defending champion

The player who won the same tournament the previous time it was played.

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Fairway

The closely cut route between the starting area and the target.

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Fore

A warning shouted when a moving ball may hit someone.

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Green

The closely cut area surrounding the cup.

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Green jacket

The garment awarded to the champion at Augusta National.

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Leaderboard

The ordered list showing players and their current scores.

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Par

The number of strokes a skilled player is expected to take to complete a hole.

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Patron

The word The Masters uses for a spectator.

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Sunday charge

A late move up the leaderboard during the final round.

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The Masters

An annual major golf tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club.

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