sclaff

verb (used with object)

1. to scrape (the ground) with the head of the club just before impact with the ball.

verb (used without object)

2. to sclaff the ground with the club.

noun

3. a sclaffing stroke.

verb

1. Also: duff to cause (the club) to hit (the ground behind the ball) when making a stroke

noun

2. a sclaffing stroke or shot