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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/)