Bye.—The holes remaining after one side has become more holes up than remain for play.
Caddie.—The person who carries the clubs. Diminutive of “cad”; cf. laddie (from Fr. cadet).
Cleek.—The iron-headed club that is capable of the farthest drive of any of the clubs with iron heads.
Cup.—A depression in the ground causing the ball to lie badly.
Dead.—A ball is said to be “dead” when so near the hole that the putting it in in the next stroke is a “dead” certainty. A ball is said to “fall dead” when it pitches with hardly any run.
Divot.—A piece of turf cut out in the act of playing, which, be it noted, should always be replaced before the player moves on.
Dormy.—One side is said to be “dormy” when it is as many holes to the good as remain to be played—so that it cannot be beaten.
Driver.—The longest driving club, used when the ball lies very well and a long shot is needed.
Foozle.—Any very badly missed or bungled stroke.
“Fore!”—A cry of warning to people in front.