| Waggle - The movement of the club head before the golfer takes their shot. |
| Water hole - A hole with water that golfers must hit the ball over. |
| Wedge - A metal club for short and high shots. |
| Whiff - When a golfer misses the ball when taking their shot. |
| Whins - Heavy rough (British term). |
| Whipping - The material used to wrap around the head and the shaft of a golf club join. |
| Whippy - When the shaft of a golf club is more supple than usual. |
| Windcheater - A low shot played against the wind. |
| Winter rules - These rules are local rules and only apply throughout winter. |
| Wood - A club used for long shots that is made from metal or wood. |
| Wormburner - A shot where the ball runs along the ground. |