Birdie
A score of one stroke under par on a single hole.
What does birdie mean in golf?
A birdie is one of the most celebrated outcomes in golf. On a par-4, it means completing the hole in 3 strokes; on a par-3, in 2 strokes; on a par-5, in 4 strokes. The term originated in the early 1900s at Atlantic City Country Club when a player described a particularly good shot as 'a bird of a shot.' Making birdies consistently is what separates scratch golfers and professionals from higher-handicap players.
GolfN Tip: Every birdie you make is tracked in GolfN's performance analytics — see your birdie rate trend over time.
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Eagle
A score of two strokes under par on a single hole.
Par
The predetermined number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to need to complete a hole or a round.
Bogey
A score of one stroke over par on a single hole.
Albatross
A score of three strokes under par on a single hole, also called a double eagle in North America.
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