| HACKER |
| a golfer who is not very skilled. Same as a duffer. |
| HANDICAP |
| the number of strokes a player may deduct from his actual (or gross) score to adjust his score to that of a scratch golfer. |
| HAZARD |
| a hazard is any sand trap, lake, pond, bunker, etc. that may cause problems on the golf course. It is normally a good idea to avoid a hazard on the golf course |
| HEEL |
| what you tell your dog to do when walking him/her OR the part of the clubhead nearest the shaft. |
| HOLE |
| a 4 ½ inch round receptacle that you try to get your ball into. |
| HOLE HIGH |
| an approach shot which is even with the hole but off to one side. |
| HOLE OUT |
| the process of a player completing the hole. |
| HOLE-IN-ONE |
| see ACE above. |
| HONOR |
| the privilege of hitting first on the next tee. The "honor" is gained by having the lowest score on the preceding hole. |
| HOOK |
| to hit the ball and have it curve gradually from right to left (for right-handed golfers). |
| HOSEL |
| the hollow part of the clubhead that the shaft fits into. |
