Waggle

Waggle
The movement of the club head before the golfer takes their shot.
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WAGGLE - the movement of the clubhead just prior to the player taking a swing.
WEDGE - an iron with a high loft used for short shots requiring a high trajectory.
WHIFF - swinging and missing the ball.

waggle some kind of motion or movement (can be very individualized, but many times a back and forth movement at the hands/wrists) of the club for the purpose of staying loose, feeling the club, keeping the body in motion instead of holding still ...

Waggle Too Inside = Over-The-Top Delivery
To deliver a more inside path to the ball (and thus eliminate your tendency to slice), rehearse a 'waggle' where the downswing works below the backswing's path.

waggle-- Unnecessary movement of a player's club and body while addressing the ball.
water club-- Kind of old golf club that was used to hit the ball out of water.

Waggle
Movement of the club head prior to swinging A flourishing of the club behind and over the ball
Water club ...

waggle: Movement of the clubhead prior to the swing.
whipping: String around the shaft/head of a wooden club.

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Waggle: Pre-shot movement in which a golfer moves the club back away from the ball a time or two, usually to relieve tension.

waggle The gentle swinging of the club prior to taking a shot (usually to release tension in the wrists).
wedge A short iron used for chips or pitches.

Waggle
A player's loosening-up movements at address.
Wedge
A club with an extremely lofted face (pitching and sand irons).

waggle: A simple club movement before executing the swing in order to rehearse the action and drain pressure out of the body.
water hazard: A area of water marked by stakes.
wedge: A short and lofted golf club.

Waggle: Movement of the clubhead prior to the swing.
Water Hazard: Body of water that costs you a shot to leave.
Wedge: Lofted club (iron) used for pitching.

WAGGLE
The to-and-fro motion of the hands and club prior to hitting the ball.
WALKER CUP ...

Waggle: A preshot routine involving some movement of the hands or club as a sort of mini-swing designed to take tension out of the swing and prepare the player for the upcoming shot.

Waggle: A motion or several motions designed to keep a player relaxed at address and help establish a smooth pace in the takeaway and swing. (His father told him to try and copy Sam Snead's waggle.) ...

Waggle : Some kind of motion or movement (can be very individualized) many times a back and forth of the club for the purpose of staying loose, feeling the club, keeping the body in motion instead of holding still.

Waggle
The movement of the club head as the golfer prepares to swing.
Water Hazard ...

waggle
Movement of a club away from a ball to focus or relieve tension before attempting a shot.
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The waggle prepares you for the swing's path and rehearses the plane to a degree. In fact, tweak your waggle on the fly if you like to mimic a swing's taking an outside path if you're planning to fade the shot.

The Waggle
Do you have motion in your pre-shot routine? Do you waggle the club prior to the takeaway? Pre-shot motion in the feet and in the club in the form of a waggle helps:
2) Set the pace for a specific type of shot.

The waggle is not just a way of staying relaxed
Most golfers waggle their club before starting their takeaway and the majority do it simply to ensure that they stay loose and relaxed, and do not 'freeze' over the ball before pulling the trigger.

Waggle - Movement of the club behind or over the ball at address prior to swinging. Keeping the club in motion makes for a smoother takeaway ...

Do the Waggle
A low ball flight is often caused by a closed clubface. Although this gives your shot plenty of roll, it will also hamper your ability to get the ball airborne as well as affect distance control.

Golf Swing Waggle
In this tip, I'm not talking about the golf swing waggle but how to keep your body in motion just before you're going to take the golf club back. So, what do I mean by staying in motion, and why is that important?

The club is being waggled over the ball with the head swaying as the weight is seesawed from one leg to the other and then before the eyes have been able to focus clearly upon the ball the attempt is made to hit it.

Do your waggle, or whatever motion starts you moving, and you're into your swing. Doing the same routine each time will create and maintain confidence.

The reason I can't tell you the number of waggles is that my countdown has become second nature, an almost subconscious, natural continuum that flows directly into the swing.

A waggle of the club, or shaky hands, or any similar move that results in bumping the ball off the tee is not a stroke. Intent is the key - remember, a swing is only a stroke if the intent is to hit the ball (see "Does a whiff count as a stroke?").

Once the waggle was done he started his backstroke - again in slow motion. Once he reached the top of the backstroke he started the downstroke - again in slow motion - all of the way into Impact, follow through, and finish.

Do not tighten up over the golf ball. It is important to waggle the club back and forth a few times in order to create some flow to start the golf swing. This action will promote proper rhythm and tempo.

Decide the best way for you to get started. Usually it is from behind the ball, picking a spot on your target line, aiming the clubhead and placing your feet. Do your waggle, or whatever motion starts your moving, and you're into your swing.

Now, when I say "flex", I am referring to the ability of a golf shaft to bend as forces are applied to it during the golf swing. Just go ahead and "waggle" your club a little and see how much the shaft bends and you will get an idea of what "flex" is.

Waggle - movement of the clubhead prior to the swing.
Wedge - lofted club designed for pitch shots.
Winter rules - the privilege of improving the lie of the ball on the fairway.
Wood - woodenheaded clubs; hits ball longest distance.

See also: Swing, Golf, Shot, Hit, Rough