golf ball

Small ball used for playing golf that is about 1.68 in in diameter and weighs no more than 1.62 oz.

tee

Small wood or plastic base; the ball is hit from it at the start of a hole.

dimple

Small cavity in the ball’s cover that stabilizes the ball’s trajectory in flight.

cover

Outer part of the ball that is pitted with dimples.

cross section of a golf ball

core

Middle part of the ball that can be solid (usually rubber) or liquid (usually water).

rubber thread

Band that covers the core; it increases the bouncing ability of the ball and its hitting distance.

cover

Outer part of the ball that is pitted with dimples.