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Release
The point in the downswing at which the wrists uncock. A late release (creating "lag") is one of the keys to a powerful swing.
Rough
The grass that borders the fairway, usually taller and coarser than the fairway.
Rub of the Green
Occurs when the ball is deflected or stopped by a third party/object, e.g. if a ball is going out of bounds and is deflected in bounds by hitting a spectator or a tree.
Rutter
A small headed niblick for hitting the ball from a cart track.
