Talk the Talk: Golf Lingo to Start Using in Your Daily Life

Let’s be real, half the fun of golf is the lingo. There's something extra satisfying about dropping a well-timed "mulligan" into conversation or calling out a "birdie" over brunch. Whether you’re teeing off at your local course or just vibing on the patio in your Fair Liar set, golf terms are the kind of chic, cheeky slang we fully support working into your everyday life.

So here it is our favorite golf lingo to casually drop into convos, group chats, and yes, even work emails. You don’t need to be a scratch golfer to speak the language. Just a little confidence (and a killer outfit) goes a long way.

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1. Mulligan

Golf meaning: A do-over—no judgment, no penalty.

How to use it IRL: “Forgot my laptop at home... taking a mulligan on today.”

We’ve all needed a reset. Whether it’s a bad date, a rough Monday, or an unfortunate shoe choice, calling for a mulligan is your stylish way of saying, we try again tomorrow.

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2. Par for the Course

Golf meaning: Expected, normal, nothing wild.

How to use it IRL: “She ghosted me again.” “Ugh, par for the course.”

Perfect for when life hands you the usual drama, and you’re just too polished to be surprised.

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3. Birdie

Golf meaning: One stroke under par (aka, a win).

How to use it IRL: “I scored that vintage bag for 60% off—total birdie.”

Use this when you nail something fabulous, clever, or perfectly timed. Birdies = wins, both on and off the green.

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4. In the Rough

Golf meaning: Your ball’s landed in the grass or bushes—tricky spots.

How to use it IRL: “I’ve been in the rough since my 2016 situationship reappeared.”

We all hit messy patches. But as we like to say: rough or not, we still show up cute.

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5. Fore!

Golf meaning: A shout to warn others of an incoming ball.

How to use it IRL: “Fore! Coming in hot with some chaotic energy tonight.”

Let this be your heads-up call before you stir up a little (fashionable) trouble.

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6. Bogey

Golf meaning: One stroke over par—slightly off your game.

How to use it IRL: “Tried to DIY curtain bangs… total bogey.”

We’re all about taking risks, even if the results are a little off. A bogey day doesn’t mean the whole round’s lost.

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7. Clubhouse

Golf meaning: Where the players gather pre- and post-round aka the vibe hub.

How to use it IRL: “Catch me at my version of the clubhouse: rosé, my besties, and a charcuterie board.”

The clubhouse isn’t just a building—it’s a mood. And if you’re wearing Fair Liar while doing it, you’ve already won.

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Make It a Lifestyle

Golf is more than a sport—it’s a whole aesthetic, a language, a vibe. And we’re here for all of it. We’ve built Fair Liar to reflect that effortless elegance that moves seamlessly from the green to your everyday. So don’t be shy. Slip some golf lingo into your next convo and own it.

We’ll be in the clubhouse (aka online, in our latest drop), waiting for your next birdie moment.