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Where does golf slang, such as birdie, come from?

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From Origin of Golf Words and Terms Bogey to Blow-Up There is quite a history behind the golfing terms bogey, par, birdie, eagle and albatross. Bogey and Par were central to the development of handicapping, pioneered by the LGU. read more

Albatross is the term for three under par and is a continuation of the Birdie and Eagle theme. Three under Par is a very rare score and an Albatross is a very rare bird, and now three under Par is generally referred to an "Albatross". read more

Origin of Golf Words and Terms. One of the questions I am often asked is whether the word GOLF is a an acronym for Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden. It is not. The derivation of some golf terms is still a matter of dispute. The explanations given below are based on the best available evidence at the time of publication. read more

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