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Glossary of Golfing Terms - J

This page of our glossary of golfing terms is for golfing terms which begin with the letter 'J'.

• Jail - A player can be described as in jail if he has played his ball to a place where there seems to be no escape, such as into a clump of bushes or deep woods.
• Jerk - A sudden movement in the swing which destroys all rhythm.
• Jigger - A club with a narrow face, usually the loft of a No. five or six iron and a fairly short shaft, most often used for run-up shots.
• Jitters - Nervousness, especially in puttting, that prevents the player making a smooth stroke.