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In golf, what term describes a score of three under par on a single hole?

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Albatross

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An albatross is a score of three under par on one golf hole. In the United States, it is also called a double eagle. On a par-five hole, an albatross means completing the hole in two strokes.

Wikipedia: Albatross (golf)

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Golf's bird-themed scoring names follow a pattern: a birdie is one under par, an eagle is two under, an albatross is three under, and the almost-mythical condor is four under.

Wikipedia: Albatross (golf)

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