Soil Infiltration
The downward movement of surface water into the soil profile.
Sprinkler
Terminal component of the course irrigation system.
Squeeze-in
Exceptionally inserting a group outside the tee sheet structure.
Stableford
Scoring format based on points awarded per hole relative to par.
Staff Briefing
Brief coordination meeting prior to a shift or service.
Staff Shift
Assigned working time block for club personnel.
Semi-rough
Transitional turf strip between fairway and main rough.
Shotgun Start
Simultaneous tee-off from all holes across the course.
Slice
Severe ball flight curving dramatically sideways.
Slope Rating
Numerical indicator of relative course difficulty.