Golf Lingo Decoded: What We REALLY Mean

Golfers have a way of saying things that don’t always mean what they should. Whether it’s covering up a bad shot or hyping up a lucky one, we’ve all done it. Here’s a translation guide to what golfers really mean when they talk.

1. "I Just Need to Find My Swing Today." – I have no idea what’s going wrong, but I’ll blame my clubs before I blame myself.

2. "That’s in Play!" – It might be in play… for the next hole.

3. "That’s a Tough Read." – I didn’t read the putt at all, I just guessed.

4. "I Pulled That One a Bit." – That ball is three fairways over, and I don’t want to talk about it.

5. "Nice Shot!" (After Someone Barely Misses a Green) – I’m being polite, but I don’t mean it.

6. "I Wasn’t Even Trying!" – I absolutely was.

7. "That One Felt Good." – It’s about time I hit a decent shot.

8. "Mulligan?" – Let’s pretend that never happened.

9. "Cart Path Only? That’s a Long Walk." – I suddenly regret every decision I’ve made today.

10. "We Should Play Again Soon!" – Maybe next year. 11. "NUTT'D IT!!!!" - Caught one in the middle of the face and it felt great!

Golf may be a game of skill, bu

t it’s also a game of words. Got any more "golf translations" we missed? Drop them in the comments!