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double eagle
noun
- a gold coin of the U.S., issued from 1849 to 1933, equal to 2 eagles or 20 dollars.
- Golf. a score of three strokes under par on a hole.
double eagle
noun
- a former US gold coin, having a nominal value of 20 dollars
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Word History and Origins
Origin of double eagle1
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
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This wall honors famous moments on the course, from Gene Sarazen’s double eagle on 15 — nicknamed “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World” — to Tiger Woods’ fifth Masters victory in 2019.
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“I hit the shot of my life at eighth, almost made double eagle, and hit a 5-footer for eagle,” Barron said.
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Seattle native and former Masters champion Fred Couples wowed the crowd on 18 when he came within a foot of making a double eagle with his approach.
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Weitzman’s identity as the owner of the double eagle is being revealed here for the first time.
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If an eagle is two strokes under par, a double eagle should be four strokes under par.
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