13 Other Terms for the Dreaded Whiff in Golf
Of course, that's because your ball is still right where it was. You missed. You swung, and you missed the golf ball — that's a whiff.
While the whiff itself isn't fun, the lingo that golfers use often is. So here are 13 other terms that golfers use for the dreaded whiff:
Air shot: "Nice air shot, Bob. Try to actually hit the ball on the next swing, OK?"
Air ball: Also spelled "airball." Probably the second-most common term used, after whiff.
APB: "APB" is what cops in the United States issue over the radio when looking for a suspect or some other object of a search. "Put out an APB on Gary's golf ball, he can't find it on the tee."
Blow dry: "Juanita's trying to blow dry the ball, I guess."
Drive-by shooting: "Call 9-1-1! Chuck just had a drive-by shooting!"
Fresh air: "Fresh air is great, pal, but not that kind."
Gale warning: "High winds on the golf course today, a gale warning has been issued for Dorian's driver swings."
Missing persons report: "Hello, FBI? I need to file a missing persons report on Bob's golf ball. No, the ball isn't missing — Bob just keeps missing the ball."
Passing wind: "Jeez, Mildred, stop passing wind, you're grossing us out."
Strike one/Swing and a miss/Just a bit outside: Your fellow-competitors might toss out one of these baseball terms when you whiff.
Wave at it: As in, "Did your driver wave at it as it went by?"
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