It is sometimes suggested that the word "caddie" is a corruption of the St. Andrews ''carry;" he never speaks of "'caddying." really comes from the French "cadet," which means a younger brother. This is the only word in golf that we have borrowed from the French, Most of the other "links terms" come from Holland. The Dutch "kelt" meaning a club is the origin of the name of the game, as is "putt," which is the Netherland word "putter," which means to place in a hole." "Voor," meaning in front, is the origin of "fore," while "niblick".is from the Dutch "knobblelochtig,"" meaning a knot of wood. 'Stymie' isa good Scots word from "'style," an obstruction to the eye. Iron, cleek, brassie, and driver need no explanation. Mashie probably comes from the Scots word "mash" a hammer for smalling coals.
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