What Does Duffer Mean in Golf?
Also known as Hacker.
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Duffer
Duffer in practice
To "duff" a shot also means to mishit it badly, usually a chunk. Wearing the label lightly is very much in the spirit of a game most people play for enjoyment, not scores.
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