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shoot in one stroke under par
Birdie
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badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers
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(golf) a score of one stroke less than the par value for a hole, typically achieved by sinking the ball into the hole with one fewer stroke than the expected number
What is a "birdie"?
A birdie in golf is when a player completes a hole in one stroke less than par, which is the number of strokes considered standard for that hole. For example, if a hole is a par 4, a birdie would mean completing it in 3 strokes. Scoring a birdie is a good achievement and shows that the player performed better than expected on that hole. Birdies can help lower the player's overall score and are a key goal in competitive golf.
Example
He sank a birdie putt from six feet away.
The golfer celebrated after making a birdie on the par-3 hole.
He chipped in for birdie from the edge of the green.
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