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For a single hole this is known as an Albatross.

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Q: In golf the term for three shots under par?
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Which sport has an albatross?

Golf This is a Bristish term in golf for completing a hole three shots under par. Otherwise known as a 'double eagle'. e.g. Getting the ball in the hole in the hole in 2 shots on a par 5 hole. Acheiving this is VERY rare. 'Par' is the number of shots you would be expected to have to take to complete a hole in a game of golf.


Where the term eagle is used in sports?

It's used in golf - to indicate a score of 2 shots under par.


What is the name for a double albatros in golf?

An albatross is a term for three under par and is also called a double eagle. There is currently no golf term for a double albatross.


Golf term for three strokes under par?

An albatross or a double eagle. Double eagle is mainly used in the US.


In golf the term for three shots under par is named after which sea-bird?

it isn't a sea bird, it is a double eagle (-3) , par (even), birdie (-1), eagle (-2). To make a double eagle a hole in one on a par 4 or a 2 on a par 5.


What sport is an eagle?

If you are referring to the term 'eagle' in a particular sport, an eagle is 2-under par in golf.


What is the difference between shuttlecocks and birdies?

Shuttlecocks are the feathered equivalent of a tennis ball, used in the game of Badminton. Birdies or Birdie is a technical term used in Golf to indicate one under par. So if the usual form for a hole is par 4 (normally holed in 4 shots) then a birdie would be to pot the ball in one under this (3 shots). Other terms used in Golf to indicate the significance of how many shots against the par are: Albatross - 3 under par Eagle - 2 under par Birdie - 1 under par Par - Matched the given expectation of shots for this hole Bogey - 1 over par Double Bogey - 2 over par Triple Bogey - 3 over par and so on. Hope that answers your question. David


What is the term for 4 under in Golf?

It is called a condor, 4 under par on one hole, very rare if not impossible.


What does the golf term birdie mean?

one under par for that hole is par 4 and you get 3


What is the term eagle mean in golf?

Eagle means 2 under par for a particular hole.


What sport do you use the term housel?

the term "housel" refers to golf. A housel is part of a golf club.


What exactly is a double eagle?

It is a golf term. It means to score three under par on a hole. If your par is four, you would have to get a hole in one to score a double eagle. If your par is five, you would score 2. This term is an outdated one, and is rarely used because it is rarely applicable.