A Glossary of GolfCross Terms
As-good-as-goaled
Expression denoting an easy shot positioned right in front of the goalmouth.
Blocking off
Tactic used in match play to gain turning rights before an opponent enters
the yard.
Chain up
To pick the chain up and re-attach it to the eyelet under the crossbar after
all players have goaled out, in order to ensure that the goal is returned
to the facing position.
Cling-on
A situation in which the ball is lodged between a stay and the netting on
the outside of the goal.
Coddler
A soft shot with maximum loft designed to stay in the yard if it misses
the goal.
Country punt
A punt shot for goal taken from behind the goal. The hardest shot in GolfCross.
Crossbar
The horizontal bar, which connects the base to the two uprights.
Facing position
The fixed position that the goalmouth is facing when the player tee's off.
(This position is secured by the chain).
Fangle
To reflect the ball when it is also angled i.e. to have it leaning forward
or back as well as sideways. When the ball is struck in the fangled position
its flight is erratic and unpredictable.
Field goal
Ball played into the goal from outside the yard.
Goaling out
Completing the goal.
Goal-in-one
A ball played into the goal from the tee.
Humdinger
Ball struck in the torpedo position, usually with a driver, creating the
maximum possible amount of topspin and the highest pitch of hum. Each time
the ball comes into contact with the ground and 'ding' along, its spin rate
is reduced together with the pitch of the hum. (It is possible to achieve
up to six clearly defined, descending notes as the ball bounces towards
its destination).
Hummer
Ball rotating along its transverse axis (tumbling), which makes a humming
sound that is higher in pitch, the faster it rotates.
Laying on
Hitting into the yard in order to receive turning rights.
Punt
Lofted shot in which the ball enters the goal through the open triangular
top of the goal rather than between the uprights.
Reflected
Ball placed vertically on its sharp end and tilted back so that it 'reflects'
the clubs loft or is parallel to the club face.
Snake
Ball hit in the torpedo position while angled to the left or right. The
ball curves one way in the air before pitching and then the other way when
bouncing.
Tee cup
Hollow rubber cone which enables the oval ball to be held at an angle. It
is fitted onto a regular golf tee.
Torpedo
Ball in horizontal position with its sharp end facing the target.
Turn against
In match play, when the goal is turned against an opponent who is outside
the yard. Also known as Blocking off.
Turning rights
A player's entitlement to turn the goal to one of the three locked positions
when their ball lies within the yard.
Yard
An area around the goal designated by markers.
