With the recent release of A HOLE IN ONE, I’ve had a few people comment that they don’t know anything about golf. The good news is you don’t have to know anything, or even like, golf, to read the book, since this is a murder mystery where the murder just happens to take place on a golf course. That said, I thought it might be fun to share some golf lingo with you, in case you want to sound like a golfer. Note there are plenty of other terms, far too many to list here, but if you’re really interested, you can find the complete list on the PGA website.
To begin, you’ll need to understand the meaning of Par, which is the number of strokes allowed on a specific hole, determined by distance and difficulty. Most “regulation” golf courses have par values of 72, comprising 18 holes and four par-threes, ten par-fours, and four par-fives, though this can vary. If, for example, you score a 5 on a par five, or a three on a par three, that’s Par. In golf, everything revolves around Par.
Albatross or Double Eagle: Three under par
Birdie: One under par
Bogey: One over par
Eagle: Two under par
Fore!: A warning shouted if your ball is about to hit a player on the course.
Tee Off: Hit your first shot on a hole, using a “tee” to elevate the ball. You can’t use a tee anywhere except on the tee blocks
And one that isn’t “official” but might be used when you swing and miss the ball (more politely known as a “whiff.”)
FIST Shot: F***, It’s Still There.
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Thanks Sheri! I’ll probably post about the event next week or so…
Hi Judy,
I wondered befor ei readA Hole in One if I was going to need some golf knowledge. I’m glad you pointed out to readers, that none are needed. A good read without playing the game-
I forget you are in another country. I bet that does get in the way, sometimes!
Enjoy yourbook event. Hold up your copy or show the cover and promote. Poeple will want to order this fun novel.
Sheri
http://www.sherislevy.com
Thank you for explaining what par is. I feel like you opened up a whole new world for me, LOL.
Hahaha, Ellen, I wasn’t going to explain par, just put in the terms, and then I thought…gee there are probably people out there who have no idea what par is!
My copy came over the weekend! So looking forward to reading it. And I don’t know anything about golf, either, but this is how I learn stuff! I’m not an expert in a lot of things, like weapons, so a good mystery author gives me enough to make me *feel* in-the-know.
I hope you enjoy it Vicki and thanks for ordering it. I’m still waiting for my books, which were held up at customs and then returned to the printer because of some sort of paperwork snafu. Disappointing as I have a bookstore event on Saturday, but out of my control. At least I have 2 other books to promote while there.