| WAGGLE |
| the movement of the clubhead just prior to the player taking a swing. |
| WEDGE |
| an iron with a high loft used for short shots requiring a high trajectory. |
| WHIFF |
| swinging and missing the ball. |
| WINTER RULES |
| local golf rules that permit the player to improve the lie of the ball in the fairway. There may be additional winter rules allowed depending on the golf course condition. |
| WOOD |
| a club (either wood or metal) which is used for shots requiring a lot of distance. |
| WORMBURNER |
| this is a shot, which skims very low along the ground. |
