takeaway: When the club head is moved back from the ball at the start of a swing.

Texas wedge: Name given to a putter when used anywhere other than the green.

thin shot: The club strikes the ball and never strikes the ground. (See “fat shot” for comparison.)

threesome: A group of three players; also, a match in which one player competes against two others, the two playing alternate strokes with the same ball.

toe: The part of the club head farthest from you.

top: To hit the ball above its center.