Few people have ever thought that what golf needs are more strange and confusing terms floating around. And yet, they keep coming anyway. But not to worry, because as always, Golf Digest is here to help. In an attempt to make golf less confusing than it ...

Golf fans and casual observers often hear terms like “birdie,” “par,” and “bogey” but may not know what they truly signify — or where they came from. Today, we break down these ubiquitous golf terms, trace their fascinating history, and ...

You've heard of a bunch of golf terms throughout your life, even if you're not a huge fan of the sport: birdie, eagle, hole-in-one, bogey, etc. But now you're seeing something about an "albatross," like the one hit by Patrick Reed (who's known for having a ...