double-bogey

Thân thiện

A golfer makes a double-bogey on the par-three hole.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A golf score: In the sport of golf, a "double-bogey" is a score on a single hole that is two strokes over the designated par for that hole. Par is the standard number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to need to complete the hole.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He made a double-bogey on the difficult par-3 12th hole.
  • After hitting her ball into the water, she finished the hole with a disappointing double-bogey.
  • To win the tournament, he needed to avoid any double-bogeys on the final round.

Advanced Usage

• "to double-bogey a hole": This verb form means to score a double-bogey on a specific hole.
  • She double-bogeyed the last hole, which cost her the lead.

Variants and Related Words

• Bogey (n): A score of one stroke over par for a hole.
• Triple-bogey (n): A score of three strokes over par for a hole.
• Par (n): The standard number of strokes for a hole or course.
• Birdie (n): A score of one stroke under par for a hole.
• Eagle (n): A score of two strokes under par for a hole.

Synonyms

• Two over par: A literal description of the score.
• (No direct common synonym): "Double-bogey" is the specific, standard term used in golf.

Related Phrases

• To card a double-bogey: To record a double-bogey on one's scorecard.
  • He carded a double-bogey on the first hole, a bad start to his round.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (golf) a score of two strokes over par for a hole