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Volvo Masters Amateur Golf Club
As the Grand Finale of the
European Tour, the Volvo Masters has built a worldwide reputation for
quality and is recognised as one of the most important professional
golf tournaments in the world.
Building on this standing, in
2003 Volvo launched a major global amateur tournament called the Volvo
Masters Amateur, which culminates in a World Final that takes place
each year at the end of October, to coincide with the Volvo Masters
professional tournament held at Valderrama, Spain.
The Volvo
Masters Amateur sees up to 80,000 amateur golfers of all ages and
abilities competing each year in over 22 countries. Through a series of
local, regional and national qualifying tournaments, a total of about
72 players qualify to compete in the Volvo Masters Amateur World Final.
World Finalists are afforded all the advantages and benefits
available to the professionals at nearby Valderrama, from courtesy car
pick-ups to custom club fitting sessions and five-star hotel
accommodation.
This year, the Volvo Masters Amateur World
Final will be held at The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort, Marbella, Spain
from October 30th to November 4th 2008.
World Final Programme
Thursday October 30th
Arrival participants
Welcome cocktail & dinner
Friday October 31st
Official practice day at La Quinta GC
Total Golf Immersion*
Spanish evening with dinner
Saturday November 1st
Tournament day 1 at La Quinta GC
Total Golf Immersion*
Casino night with walking dinner
Sunday November 2nd
VIP visit to the Volvo Masters
Informal dinner
Monday November 3rd
Tournament day 2 at VALDERRAMA
Official prize-giving dinner
Tuesday November 4th
Departure participants
*Total Golf Immersion: Ball launcher, celebrity clinic, trick shot show
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Golf Terminology
Air Shot
An unsuccessful attempt to strike the ball where the player fails to make contact with the ball. Also known as a 'fresh-air shot,' it is counted as a stroke. Normally only done by beginners.
Address
The act of taking a stance and placing the club-head behind the ball. Taking the correct address position is considered to be one of the most important aspects of hitting the golf ball straight.
Ace
Another name of a hole-in-one, normally on a par-3, very occasionally on a short par-4.
Wedge
The golf terminology Wedge refers to the clubs used to hit the ball onto the green from a relatively short distance. (usually around 100 yards or less).
The Turn
"Making the turn" is when golfers go from hole number nine to hole number ten. Many golfers stop at the clubhouse at the turn, for refreshments.
Tee Box
Where a golfer hits their first shot on each hole.
Stroke
Each time the ball is hit; a player is given one stroke.
Spikes
The "cleats" on the bottom of golf shoes.
Slice
When a right handed player's ball has a trajectory that curves sharply to the right.
Rough
The longer grass that surrounds the fairway and green.
Putter
The club used to hit the ball into the hole on the green.
Push
When a right handed player hits the ball considerably right of the target, in a straight trajectory, although they were aimed at the target.
Pull
When a right handed player hits the ball considerably left of the target, in a straight trajectory, although they were aimed at the target.
Par
The number of strokes in which hole is expected to be completed.
Irons
The clubs used in hitting intermediate distances.
Hook
When a right handed player's ball has a trajectory that curves sharply to the left.
Handicap (of a hole)
The difficulty level of a hole, relative to other holes on the course. A 1 handicap is the most difficult hole, while an 18 handicap is the easiest hole.
Handicap (index)
The individual golfer's average number of strokes over par per round, calculated by a computer system.
Hacker
Used to refer to a bad golfer.
Green
The surface in which players putt. It contains the hole.
Fringe
The slightly longer grass that surrounds the green.
Fairway
The short grass between the tee box and the green.
Eagle
Two strokes under par
Driver
The club usually used off the tee to achieve maximum distance.
Drive the Green
To hit the ball onto the green from the tee on a par 4 or 5.
Double, Triple, etc. Bogey
Two, three, etc. strokes over par.
Divot
The chunk of grass taken out of the ground when hitting the ball.
Chunk
Taking a large piece of grass out of the ground when hitting the ball. The ball will usually not travel far at all.
Bunker
An area on a hole filled with sand, also known as a sand-trap.
Bogey
One stroke over par.
Birdie
One stroke under par.
Ball Mark
The "dent' that the ball makes, when hit onto the green.
Ball Hawking
Looking for balls in out of bounds areas of the course.
Albatross
Three strokes under par.
19th Hole
The golf terminology 19th hole is a term that jokingly refers to the clubhouse.