What's a Dogleg Hole?

Definition of dogleg (Entry 2 of 3) 1a : something having an abrupt angle. b : a sharp bend (as in a road) 2 : a golf hole having an angled fairway.

What is a dogleg hole?

A dogleg is a hole that isn't straight. We wouldn't go as far as saying that straight holes are dull but variety is the spice of life. Golf is made more interesting by holes that change direction. There are many types of dogleg, or at least holes that are called doglegs.

Why is it called a dogleg in golf?

Dogleg. Some holes are deliberately designed with no direct line-of-sight from the tee to the green. A hole may bend either to the left or to the right and this bend is called a "dogleg", in reference to the similarity to a dog's ankle.