double birdie
Definition
- Verb:
- To complete a hole in golf in two strokes under par: This is a specific golf term. A "birdie" is one stroke under par. A "double birdie" is a non-standard but occasionally used term meaning two strokes under par, which is actually the standard definition of an "eagle." The term "double birdie" emphasizes achieving two "birdie" equivalents on a single hole.
Usage
- Verb:
- The professional golfer managed to double birdie the challenging par-5.
- To double birdie this hole, you need to reach the green in two shots and sink the putt.
Advanced Usage
- The term is informal and less common than the standard term "eagle." It is typically used for emphasis or stylistic variation, often to highlight an exceptional performance relative to a "birdie."
- It can be used in a celebratory or descriptive context when recounting a score.
- His incredible approach shot set him up for a double birdie.
Variants and Related Words
- Eagle (n, v): The standard and far more common term for a score of two strokes under par on a hole.
- She eagled the 18th hole to win the tournament.
- Birdie (n, v): A score of one stroke under par on a hole.
- He scored a birdie on the par-3.
- Albatross (n) / Double Eagle (n): A score of three strokes under par on a hole.
Synonyms
- Eagle: The direct and primary synonym. "Double birdie" is a descriptive synonym for "eagle."
Related Phrases
- To shoot an eagle: The standard phrasing for achieving this score.
- Her goal was to shoot an eagle on the par-5.
- Two under (par): A common numerical description of the score.
- He finished the hole at two under.
Verb
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shoot two strokes under par
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She eagled the hole
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