Scottie Scheffler slams home 60-foot birdie putt
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Scheffler rolled in a hard-charging, 62-footer at the par-4 fourth to reach 2 under par in the opening round.
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Scottie Scheffler launched his Masters title defence on Thursday with a par at cool and sunny Augusta National Golf Club where LIV Golf's Joaquin Niemann was part of a large pack sharing the early lea...
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In the United Kingdom and much of the golfing world, “albatross” is the preferred term, evoking rarity and grace. In the United States, “double eagle” is more common, though somewhat mathematically awkward: two under par is an eagle, so three under would technically be a “triple eagle”, if we followed logic.
When enjoying a round of golf, hearing the names of each score can be as interesting as the play, but have you ever considered how they came to be?
The event featured nine YouTube golf content creators competing on the back nine of the Players Stadium Course. Horvat sank an 18-foot putt for birdie on the 17th hole to secure the victory.
At first glance, golf scoring seems simple: hit the ball, count the strokes. But then comes “par”, “eagle” and even the elusive “albatross”. These terms aren’t just colorful—they’re essential to how the sport is played and understood.