Birdie
In golf, completing a hole in one stroke fewer than its par. On a par four, that means holing out in three strokes rather than four.
Definition
A birdie is a golf score of one under par on a single hole, meaning the player finishes the hole using one stroke fewer than the standard expected. For example, taking three strokes on a par-4 hole is a birdie.
Birdies are a common goal for skilled players because they lower the overall score, which in golf is better. The term is also used in disc golf, where completing a hole one throw under par is likewise called a birdie.
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A precision target sport played across an outdoor course, blending skill, strategy and a long walk in the open air.
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A relaxed, low-cost target sport where players throw flying discs toward chain baskets across an outdoor course.
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