What Is 'the Lip'? (Golf Definitions)
Do you know what golfers are referring to when they talk about "the lip"? "Lip" is very commonly used by golfers the world over, although it can refer to one of two different parts of a golf course: the holes on the green, or some or all of the bunkers on the course. In both cases, "lip" is a reference to the rim or edge of the hole or bunker.