In Golf game what is term used for a short shot intended to play the ball onto the green and as near to the hole as possible?

The correct answer is Chip.

Key Points

• A chip is a short, low shot that is played along the ground and barely ascends.
• Chip shots are typically made near the green.
• Where the player only needs to get the ball rolling.
• Then let it continue to roll out toward the hole like a putt.

Important Points

• A drive is a long tee shot made with wood or a driver.
• Eagle is a hole that can be played in two strokes or less.
• A hole that is played with a birdie is one stroke better than the norm (one under par).

Additional Information

• Albatross, also known as a "double eagle," is a score awarded for a hole that has been completed three strokes under par.
• A hole that is bogeyed is one stroke over par. Or otherwise, you can receive a double bogey (two over par), or triple bogey (three over).
• Sometimes it is even worse — a bogey five, which is not unheard of.
• The area of short grass between the tee and the putting green known as the fairway is exactly where golfers should want to stay.
• Golfers will cry "fore" to alert others when they believe a ball is approaching to strike another player or spectator.
• The amount of strokes required to accomplish a hole on a golf course is known as "par." Every hole on a course has a unique par rating.