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Dogleg
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a golf hole that bends to the left or right
What is a "dogleg"?
A dogleg in golf refers to a hole that bends or turns to the left or right, forming an angle rather than being a straight path. The bend in the hole can vary in sharpness, and it requires players to adjust their strategy for the shot. A dogleg can make a hole more challenging, as it forces players to decide whether to aim for the corner of the turn or take a safer, longer route around it. The term "dogleg" is used because the shape of the hole resembles the shape of a dog’s hind leg.
Example
The first hole is a challenging dogleg to the right.
He drove the ball perfectly around the dogleg.
She struggled with the sharp dogleg on the seventh hole.
02
a sharp bend or turn in a road
Example
The road had a dangerous dogleg near the end.
He almost missed the turn at the sudden dogleg.
They installed warning signs before the dogleg.
Example
The first hole is a challenging dogleg to the right.
He drove the ball perfectly around the dogleg.
She struggled with the sharp dogleg on the seventh hole.
They designed the course with many doglegs to add variety.
A dogleg left can be difficult for right-handed golfers.
