Away
Common Phrases
Explained Simply
The player whose ball is farthest from the hole is 'away' and traditionally plays first.
Example
“After everyone's tee shots, someone says 'John is away.' That means John's ball is farthest from the green — he hits first.”
Why it matters
Knowing who is away keeps the pace organized on approach shots. In ready golf, this order is often relaxed.
Common beginner mistake
Not knowing who is farthest from the hole. Just ask — it's not rude to clarify.
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Common Phrases
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- HonorsThe right to tee off first on a hole, given to the player who had the lowest score on the previous hole.
- Ready GolfPlaying your shot when you are ready, rather than waiting strictly for farthest-from-hole to always go first. Encouraged in casual rounds to speed up play.
- Stroke PlayThe most common format — every stroke counts for the entire round. Lowest total score wins.