Golf Goof is a term used to describe a poor golf shot. Mishit (6 letters) is when the ball is hit off-center, resulting in an inaccurate shot. HOOK (4 letters) is when the ball curves sharply to the left for a right-handed golfer. SHANK (5 letters) is when the ball is hit off the hosel of the club, resulting in an unpredictable shot. Finally, SLICE (5 letters) is when the ball curves sharply to the right for a right-handed golfer.