Just as you are sure to play bad shots over the course of a round, hearing one or two of these remarks during 18 holes is an absolute certainty.
Most of these common on-course comments golfers make are just habit. For example, what else do you say to someone who’s clearly struggling to play one good shot?
‘Good strike’ or ‘sounded good’, of course, just the encouragement your fellow player needs as their ball sails out of bounds.
We’ve all said it – and we’ve probably all used a few of these, too…
‘That’ll work’
A common remark following a mis-struck shot – usually slightly heavy or thin – that still manages to find the fairway. It’s not the best of strikes, but it’s no disaster and you’re still in play.
Real meaning:
Most of the time, it’s true – the ball is in play and it ‘will work’. Even so, there will be times when your playing partners, especially if you’re in a match or there is some money on the line, are standing behind you shaking their heads.
‘That’ll play’ is polite. What they’re actually thinking is, ‘Really, you’ve somehow ended up there? You lucky *&^%$.’
‘That Could Be Trouble’
It’s not what you want to hear. You’ve pulled out the big stick and smashed a drive, but it’s not gone where you intended it to.
Real meaning:
Hit another one because there’s no chance you’re finding that ball.
‘That’s Gone’
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You hit a drive and your playing partner/partners immediately call it ‘gone’. Maybe it has, but we could also be dealing with mind games here…
Real meaning:
You’re playing well but you’ve hit a bit of a loose one. However, there’s a good chance you’ll find it. This could be gamesmanship.
Hit a provisional and make sure you take three minutes looking for your first ball. You might not even need that long, for it could be perfectly fine.
‘I’ve Not Done That For Ages’
Maybe it’s a top, maybe a thin, maybe a complete fresh air shot. Wow. It’s just not something you can remember doing since… like, you were a beginner.
Real meaning:
This player isn’t kidding anyone with their fake surprise. They literally hit a series of similar shots the last time you played with them.
‘I’ve Been Hitting The Ball Well On The Range’
We’ve all ‘hit it well on the range’
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