Top 5 Slang Terms Every Golfer Should Know

Because if you’re going to slice one into the woods, you might as well sound cool doing it.

Golf isn’t just about scorecards and swing planes — it’s a whole language. And if you’re rocking one of our golf hats, you better speak fluent weekend warrior.

Here’s our countdown of the Top 5 funniest golf slang terms, ending with the legendary one that inspired a movement.

5. Shank

The scariest word in golf. A shank is when the ball shoots off the hosel and goes… well, somewhere. Usually into a tree. Or a different zip code. Nobody admits it. Everybody fears it. And if you say it out loud, you're probably getting dropped from the group chat.

4. Army Golf

Left… right… left… right. If your tee shots resemble a military drill instead of a fairway finder, congratulations — you’re playing Army Golf. Extra credit if you can find both sides of the rough in the same hole.

3. Worm Burner

Did it fly? Barely. Did it roll forever? Absolutely. A worm burner is the low screamer that buzzes just above the grass, terrifies squirrels, and somehow still gets you to the green. Unconventional? Yes. Effective? Also yes.

2. Chili Dipper

Ah yes, the classic chili dipper — when you chunk a wedge and take more turf than ball. The shot goes three feet, your ego drops ten, and your buddies never let you forget it. Goes great with a side of embarrassment.

1. Breakfast Ball

The greatest slang in the game. The Breakfast Ball is the unofficial mulligan off the first tee — no judgment, no explanation needed. Just one more chance to pretend you piped it down the middle.

We didn’t just love the term — we made it a brand.
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Final Thoughts

Whether you're dipping chili or burning worms, it’s all part of the game. Golf is supposed to be fun — and these slang terms make it even better.

If you're fluent in golf trash talk and play with more swagger than skill, you belong in a Breakfast Ball hat. Because let’s face it — everyone’s taking two off the first.