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# Golfing Cheatsheet

## Basic Rules


	
The objective of the game is to hit a ball into each of the 18 holes on a golf course with as few strokes as possible.
	
Each hole has a designated starting point, called a tee, and a finishing point, called a green.
	
The player who completes the entire course in the fewest number of strokes is the winner.


## Equipment


	
Golf clubs - used to hit the ball.
	
Golf balls - small, dimpled balls used in the game.
	
Tees - small pegs used to elevate the ball off the ground at the tee box.
	
Golf bag - used to carry clubs and other accessories.


## Basic Shots


	
Tee shot - The first shot taken on a hole from the tee box.
	
Fairway shot - A shot taken from the fairway.
	
Approach shot - A shot taken from a distance to the green.
	
Chip shot - A shot played from close to the green, typically with a short iron.
	
Putt - A shot played on the green to put the ball into the hole.


## Scoring


	
Par - The number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to complete a hole in.
	
Birdie - Completing a hole in one stroke less than par.
	
Eagle - Completing a hole in two strokes less than par.
	
Bogey - Completing a hole in one stroke more than par.
	
Double bogey - Completing a hole in two strokes more than par.


## Resources


	
[Golf Digest](https://www.golfdigest.com/)
	
[PGA Tour](https://www.pgatour.com/)
	
[Golf Channel](https://www.golfchannel.com/)