A quick reference to every golf term in our glossary that starts with E — 5 terms in total. Each one links through to a full plain-English definition.
- EagleEagle An eagle in golf is a score of two strokes under par on a single hole. That means a 3 on a par-5, a 2 on a par-4, or a 1 on a par-3 (which is normally cal
- Elevation ChangeElevation Change Elevation change in golf is the vertical height difference between a ball’s position and its target. It causes shots to play longer when
- EtiquetteEtiquette Golf etiquette is the code of conduct that keeps the game safe and enjoyable for everyone on the course. It covers behaviour toward other players, car
- Even ParEven Par Even par is a golf score that matches the par rating for a hole or course exactly. On leaderboards, it shows up as the letter “E” or as “0”. What is ev
- Executive CourseExecutive Course An executive course is a shorter golf course with a lower par than a regulation course, typically built around par-3 holes with some short par-