the hook at one time or another in their careers. A shot that follows the same trajectory but to a lesser degree is referred to as a 'draw'. A draw is often intentionally used by above-average players to achieve a certain type of spin. The curved shape ball-flight is the result of sideways spin. A draw/ hook travels further than a fade/ slice due to the fact that the closed face reduces loft and decreases backspin. A draw often is considered the "ideal" flight of the ball and implies that the spin is intentional, whereas a hook is an overly spun "draw" which is often a miss or out of control (unintentional). The hollow part of the club-head where the shaft is attached. Hitting the ball off the hosel is known as a shank. Hybrid A type of club, increasingly popular in the 21st century, that in the broadest sense combines the mechanics of a long iron with the more forgiving nature and distance of a fairway wood. Most golfers today carry at least one hybrid. I Immovable obstruction An obstruction (an artificial item) which cannot be moved without unreasonable effort or without damaging the course or the obstruction. An immovable obstruction is a type of abnormal course condition. Interlocking grip Grip style where (for right-handed players) the pinkie finger of the right hand is hooked around the index finger of the left. Inward nine The back nine holes of a golf course, so named because older links courses were designed to come back "in" toward the clubhouse after going "out" on the front nine. Iron A club with a flat-faced solid metal head generally numbered from 1 to 9 indicating increasing loft. J Jab A putting stroke that is short, quick, and, often, erratic. K Knock-down A type of shot designed to have a very low trajectory, usually employed to combat strong winds. Korn Ferry Tour The current sponsored name for the official developmental tour for the PGA Tour. L Lag (i) A long putt designed to simply get the ball close to the hole.(ii) During the downswing, how far the club-head "lags" behind the hands prior to release. Lateral water hazard A water hazard running broadly parallel to the normal direction that the ball is hit. The edges of lateral water hazards are marked with red stakes. A stroke deliberately played with a shorter range club than to