Golf Terms Starting With I

A quick reference to every golf term in our glossary that starts with I — 5 terms in total. Each one links through to a full plain-English definition.

• Impact
  Impact Impact is the brief moment when the clubface meets the ball during a golf swing. It is the only point at which the swing transfers energy and direction t
• Inside-Out Swing
  Inside-Out Swing An inside-out swing is a golf swing in which the clubhead travels from inside the target line on the downswing and continues to the outside of
• Interlocking Grip
  Interlocking Grip The interlocking grip is a way of holding the golf club in which the pinky finger of the trail hand laces between the index and middle fingers
• Iron
  Iron An iron is a type of golf club with a thin, angled metal head used to hit approach shots to the green. Irons make up the largest group of clubs in a standa
• Island Green
  Island Green An island green is a putting green surrounded by water, with no land approach into it except (in most cases) a narrow strip or bridge. The design t

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