Definition

Noun: - The act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it: This term refers to the complete motion and execution of hitting a golf ball during play, from the setup and swing to the moment of impact.

Usage

• The term "golf stroke" is used to count and describe each individual attempt to hit the ball on the course. It is a fundamental unit of scoring in the game.
• It is a formal and technical term commonly used in rulebooks, scorekeeping, and instructional contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • His first golf stroke on the 18th hole landed the ball perfectly on the green.
  • According to the rules, a penalty is added to your score for an illegal golf stroke.
  • She practiced her golf stroke for hours at the driving range.

Advanced Usage

• "To take a stroke": This is a common phrasing meaning to execute a golf stroke.
  • He had to take a stroke from the rough, which was a difficult lie.
• "Stroke play": A scoring system in golf where the total number of golf strokes is counted over one or more rounds.
  • The tournament will be decided by stroke play, not match play.

Variants and Related Words

• Stroke (noun): In the context of golf, this is a common shortened form of "golf stroke."
  • He finished the hole in four strokes.
• Swing (noun): While related, this refers more specifically to the biomechanical motion of the club, whereas a "golf stroke" encompasses the entire act, including its result.
  • She has a very smooth swing.

Synonyms

• Shot: A more general term for the act of hitting the ball and its resulting flight. Often used interchangeably with "stroke" in casual play.
  • That was an excellent shot from the sand trap.

Related Terms and Contexts

• Drive: A type of golf stroke, specifically the first stroke played from the tee on a hole, usually made with a driver club.
• Putt: A type of golf stroke made on the putting green with a putter, intended to roll the ball into the hole.
• Chip: A short, lofted golf stroke played from near the green.

Noun

1. the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it