Waggle - To swing the club back and forth in short, sweeping motions above the ball after addressing it and before beginning the backswing. Another preparatory motion players often make is a "forward press," a slight shifting of weight to the left leg accompanied by a partial bending of the right knee just prior to starting the backswing. In extreme cases, particularly when a crucial stroke is about to be made, players may, even before setting up for the shot, make an "upward address" by fully bending both knees until they touch the ground, then tilting the head forward and clasping the hands together, fingers fully interlocked.

Warm-up Exercises - Although golf is not as physically demanding as most other sports, it certainly doesn't hurt to loosen up one's muscles before a round. Here are a few simple exercises designed to get you ready for the day's play:

* Hold out your arm, make a fist, and shake it back and forth, then open the fist, palm facing inward, extend the middle finger, and pump your hand up and down.
* Kick at the ground„ then stomp on it, first with your right foot, then with your left, then jump up and down.
* Take off your hat, grasp it in your hand, throw it on the ground, pick it up, and repeat.
* Raise your arms over your head, fists clenched, wave them vigorously and let out as loud a scream as you can, holding it for at least 15 seconds.

Water Hazard - Ponds, lakes, rivers or ditches on the course, always marked by yellow or blue posts.

Water Hole - A hole where the approach necessitates hitting the ball over a water hazard.

Wedge - A metal club designed to give loft rather than distance. Used for high shots into the green

Whiff - A stroke that completely missed the ball. The more prevalent term for this type of shot is "warm-up swing."

Whippy - A shaft with greater than normal flex.

Winter Rules - Local rules that permit balls to be lifted, cleaned and replaced in a preferred, i.e., more favourable lie without penalty during periods when adverse weather conditions make proper maintenance of the fairways impractical. Most golfers generally adhere to winter rules from the 1 st of November until Halloween.

Woods - 1. Type of golf club used to drive the ball a long distance. 2. Where the ball lands after being driven a long distance.