A A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ace To finish a hole in one stroke, also known as a hole in one. Address The stance taken by a player in preparing to hit the ball. The positioning of your body in relationship to the golfball. Same as "addressing the ball". Aggregrate Refers to a score made over more than one round of play, or by 2 or more players playing as partners Airball A swing and a miss. You tried to hit the ball and just wrenched your back instead. Albatross Former name of a "Double Eagle" - the score for a hole made in 3 strokes under par. A British term Amatuer A golfer who doesn't play for money Angle of approach The angle or degree at which the club moves downward, or upward, toward the ball. Approach shot A short or medium shot played to the green Apron The grassy area surrounding the putting surface. See fringe Attack To play aggressively Attend the flag To hold and then remove the flag while another player putts Away The ball that is the greatest distance from the hole when more than one golfer is playing. It is the first to be played