sclaff

To scrape or strike the ground with a golf club behind the ball before hitting it.

To strike (the ground) with a golf club before hitting the ball.

To hit (a ball) in this manner.

To strike with the open hand or with anything flat; specifically, in golf, nearly the same as baff. See the extract.

To scrape (the club) on the ground, in a stroke, before hitting the ball; also, to make (a stroke) in that way.

A slight blow; a slap; a soft fall; also, the accompanying noise.

The stroke made by one who sclaffs.

A thin, solid substance, esp. a thin shoe or slipper.

To scuff or shuffle along.

To scrape the ground with the sole of the club, before striking the ball, in making a stroke.