Double-Eagle: A score of 3 under par on a hole, for example, a 2 on a par 5;also called an "albatross."
Down: Being a specific number of holes behind your opponent.
Double-eagle - An American term for a score of three under the par for a hole.
Double green - One putting surface that is shared by two holes.
Gene Sarazen double-eagles the par-5 15th hole to catch the leaders at the Masters.
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Also known as a double-eagle. These are very rare, and most commonly occur on par-fives with a strong drive and a holed approach shot. Holes-in-one on par-four holes (generally short ones) are also albatrosses.
Three under par score at a hole. Known as a 'double-eagle' in the US.
Approach
Short or medium shot to either the pin or putting green.
ALBATROSS - three strokes under par for a hole. Two strokes to get the golf ball in the cup on a par 5 hole. Also called a double-eagle.
ALIGNMENT - the position of a golfer's body at address in relation to the target.
 See also: Golf, Stroke, Eagle, Shot, Handicap
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