A quick reference to every golf term in our glossary that starts with M — 9 terms in total. Each one links through to a full plain-English definition.
- Mallet PutterMallet Putter A mallet putter is a type of golf putter with a large, weighted head that pushes mass toward the perimeter to resist twisting on off-center hits.
- MarkerMarker In golf, a “marker” has three meanings under the Rules of Golf: a small artificial object used to mark a ball’s spot on the green, the person
- Match PlayMatch Play Match play is a golf format where two players or teams compete hole by hole, with the lowest score on each hole winning that hole. The match ends whe
- Medal PlayMedal Play Medal play is a golf scoring format where the winner is the player who completes the round, or rounds, in the fewest total strokes. It is another nam
- Member’s BounceMember’s Bounce A member’s bounce is golf slang for any lucky, favorable bounce of the ball that turns an apparently bad shot into a good outcome. T
- Mental GameMental Game The mental game in golf is the psychological side of play. It is distinct from physical swing mechanics and often decides how a golfer performs unde
- Money BallMoney Ball A money ball in golf is the designated ball that one rotating team member must play on each hole during certain team tournament formats, with that pl
- MulliganMulligan A mulligan is an unofficial do-over shot in golf, replayed from the same spot as the original without adding a penalty stroke. It is accepted in casual
- Municipal CourseMunicipal Course A municipal golf course is a golf course owned by a government body, usually a city, county, or state. Anyone can play, and green fees are gene