Crossword Clue:

to strike a golf ball gently

Answer	Crossword Clue
HITITFAT	Strike turf before the ball, in golf
HITITFAT	Strike the ground behind the ball, in golf lingo
BAFF	In golf, to strike ground in making a stroke.

FORESTATION	Place to tee a golf ball?
TEEUP	Prepare to hit a golf ball
TEED	Prepared to hit a golf ball
TEEDUP	Prepared to hit a golf ball
BODYENGLISH	Physical encouragement to a golf ball.
TEED	Prepared to drive a golf ball
TEEUP	Prepare to drive a golf ball
TEED	Ready to drive, as a golf ball

ADDRESS	Prepare to drive, as a golf ball
TEED	Ready to be hit, as a golf ball
HOOKS	Hits a golf ball to the side, e.g.
BATOFPUTTER	Baseball tool used to tap in a golf ball?
INTHEHOLE	Having debts ... or where to find a golf ball after 17-, 30-, 37- and 48-Across's starts?