| Hack or Hacker |
A poor golfer. |
| Halve A Hole |
In match play, refers to a draw when both opponents take the same number of shots to complete the hole. |
| Halve A Match |
In match play, refers to a draw when both opponents have won the same number holes in the round. |
| Handicap |
The number of strokes a player is given to adjust his score to that of standard scratch. It allows golfers of different abilities to compete on equal terms. |
| Handicap Allowance |
Your adjusted handicap depending on the type of competition you have entered. |
| Handicap Player |
A golfer who has a recognised handicap awarded by a Golf Club. |
| Handicap System |
A method of adjusting golfers' scores to a baseline such that they can compete on equal terms. |
| Handicap-Stroke Hole |
A hole where in match play an opponent receives a shot. It is determined by the stroke index of the hole. |
| Hanging lie |
When the ball is resting on the upside of a slope. |
| Haskel |
First incarnation of the modern golf balls with rubber straps wound around core encased in gutta percha - rendered Gutties obsolete |
| Hazard |
Permanent features on the golf course designed to obstruct play. |
| Hcp |
Handicap |
| Head |
The end of the club that includes the club face. |
| Heel |
Where the club head is attached to the shaft. |
| Hit a Brick |
To strike the ball on the green such that it does not roll past the cup. |
| Hit a House |
see Hit a Brick |
| Hogans |
A game where you have to achieve par by hitting the green in regulation, par the hole, having never hit the fairway. |
| Hole High |
Means that the ball has landed on the green level with the hole as you are looking at it. |
| Hole In One |
The ball goes straight into the hole from your tee shot. |
| Hole Out |
To putt the ball into the hole. |
| Holed |
A ball which is putted into the hole. |
| Home |
Getting the ball onto the green. |
| Home Pro |
Resident professional at golf club. |
| Honour |
The honour goes to last player to win a hole or take the least number of shots. The player with the honour tees off first. |
| Hooded Club |
Turning the club face slightly inward in order to hook the ball or prevent a slice. |
| Hook |
To induce topspin onto the ball causing in to move from outside to in on your swing. Opposite is slice. |
| Hustler |
One who maintains an artifically high handicap in order to win bets. |
