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What Are The 7 Golf Scoring Terms You Must Know To Be A Pro

Hey, golf fans, do you ever feel a little flustered when someone starts using golf jargon?

Well, keep reading to find out what are the 7 golf scoring terms you must know to become a pro, and you’ll be ready to answer them in golf language.

7 Major Golf Scoring Terms Every Golfer Should Know About

Whether you’re hitting the links for the first time or just love watching golf on TV, knowing scoring terms will make you feel like an insider. Below I’ve listed all of them.

  1. Bogey
  2. Double Bogey
  3. Triple Bogey
  4. Albatross
  5. Par
  6. Birdie
  7. Eagle

“Bogey” in Golf

Scoring a bogey in golf.

A bogey is when a player finishes a hole one stroke more than the par for that hole (over par-5). 

Even the most skilled players may encounter a bogey during a round of golf. However, nothing feels better than getting a hole in one after a string of bogeys.

“Double Bogey” in Golf

A “Double Bogey” in golf is used to describe a score that is two over par on a given hole. 

In terms of the United States Golf Association, a double bogey is playing above par and is four strokes over par. It is relative to par, which is the standard number of strokes for a golf hole.

“Triple Bogey” in Golf

Scoring a triple bogey.

Typically, a triple bogey is when a golfer scores three strokes over par on a single hole.

For example, on a par 5 hole, a triple bogey would mean the golfer took eight strokes to complete the hole. 

“Albatross / Double Eagle” in Golf

Imagine hitting the ball into the hole using fewer tries than you’re supposed to. That’s what an “Albatross” is all about. 

In golf, albatross ( Double Eagle) refers to scoring three strokes fewer than the par of a hole. It is similar to being 8-under par 64 on a par 72 course.

“Par” in Golf

The number of swings you’d need to get the ball into the hole on each course part is called a “Par.” For example, a par 4 hole means a player should ideally finish the hole in four strokes.

If a player completes the hole in three strokes, they are one under par. Conversely, if a player takes five strokes, they are one over par.

Scoring par on a hole means the player finished the hole in the expected number of strokes. Different holes may have different par values, such as a par-4 hole or a par-3 hole.

“Birdie” in Golf

Scoring perfect birdie in golf.

 Birdie in golf involves achieving a score of one stroke under par on a par-5 hole. This means completing the hole with four strokes instead of the standard five.

A birdie is considered a great accomplishment on the golf course and is a sign of skill and precision.

“Eagle” in Golf

An “Eagle” in golf refers to a score on a hole two strokes less than the designated par. This could mean being two under par on a par four or three under par on a par five.

A score of one under par on a par three hole would mean being one stroke less than the par of the hole, and a score of 3 strokes over par would mean three strokes more than the designated par. 

So aim high next time you’re on the course, and you might just score an Eagle!

So, Now You’re Familiar With The Basics of Being On The Golf Course

So there you have it, the seven golf terms that will make you sound like a pro. Remember, golf is all about having fun and improving your game, so don’t sweat the small stuff and keep swinging.

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