# Golfing Cheatsheet ## Basic Rules * The objective of the game is to hit a ball into each of the 18 holes on a golf course with as few strokes as possible. * Each hole has a designated starting point, called a tee, and a finishing point, called a green. * The player who completes the entire course in the fewest number of strokes is the winner. ## Equipment * Golf clubs - used to hit the ball. * Golf balls - small, dimpled balls used in the game. * Tees - small pegs used to elevate the ball off the ground at the tee box. * Golf bag - used to carry clubs and other accessories. ## Basic Shots * Tee shot - The first shot taken on a hole from the tee box. * Fairway shot - A shot taken from the fairway. * Approach shot - A shot taken from a distance to the green. * Chip shot - A shot played from close to the green, typically with a short iron. * Putt - A shot played on the green to put the ball into the hole. ## Scoring * Par - The number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to complete a hole in. * Birdie - Completing a hole in one stroke less than par. * Eagle - Completing a hole in two strokes less than par. * Bogey - Completing a hole in one stroke more than par. * Double bogey - Completing a hole in two strokes more than par. ## Resources * [Golf Digest](https://www.golfdigest.com/) * [PGA Tour](https://www.pgatour.com/) * [Golf Channel](https://www.golfchannel.com/)