GOLF GLOSSARY : J

JAIL
Help, I'm in jail! Stated when you are faced with a very difficult shot.

JERK
To hit the ball from a bad lie, rough or sand, with a downward cutting motion causing the clubhead to dig into the ground beneath the ball.

JIGGER
An iron with moderate loft and a short shaft. No longer in use. Present equivalent is the 4 iron.

JUNGLE
A slang term for heavy rough.

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