snowman. So-named because an eight (8) looks similar to the body of a snowman. Society An organized group of golfers, usually not affiliated with any individual golf course. Members are often drawn from the same workplace, profession, alma mater, or other association. The bottom or underside of any type of golf club. It is where the club rests on the ground in playing position. Span Move your marker when in the way of another persons line of putt. Speed The pace of a putt. Proper 'speed' of a putt will either hole the putt or leave it about 18 inches beyond the cup. Furthermore, the speed of the putt will often determine the amount of curve, or break, in a putt. Sprachle Generally, this refers to playing badly. Sprachle is a Scottish term. Spray To hit the ball with a grossly inconsistent direction, compared to the intended target, in a seemingly random manner. Stableford A points based scoring system. The number of strokes taken on each hole relative to par translates into a set number of points, with the winner being the player who accumulates the highest number of points. Stimpmeter A device used to measure the speed of putting greens. Strategic A type of golf hole design where the player has a choice of shots that can be played to make par on the hole. Generally the choices that have the least chance of entering a hazard are intended to have the least chance of making par. Compare with Penal. Stony An English golf term dating back to the late 1800s which means, a shot that lands close to the flagstick. Stroke Index A number assigned to each hole, and printed on the score card, to indicate the holes on which handicap strokes should be taken. Stroke play Style of scoring in which the player with the fewest strokes wins. Most professional tournaments are stroke play. Stymie To block another player's putting path to the hole with one's own ball. Now an anachronism since the rules of golf permit marking the spot of the ball on the green, thus allowing the other player to putt into the hole without obstruction. Sunday bag A small and lightweight golf bag. Traditionally caddies were not available on a Sunday, so the golfer would carry their clubs in such a bag. Now often used to carry a small number of clubs or when