Albatross (Double Eagle)
Scoring
Explained Simply
Finishing a hole in three strokes LESS than par — also called a double eagle. Almost always a 2 on a par-5, or a hole-in-one on a par-4.
Example
“You hole your second shot from the fairway on a par-5 = 2 strokes = albatross.”
Why it matters
One of the rarest feats in golf — far rarer than a hole-in-one. Most golfers go a lifetime without making one, so it's pure bragging rights.
Related
casual
Scoring
Related
- EagleFinishing a hole in two strokes LESS than par. On a par-5, an eagle is a score of 3.
- Ace (Hole-in-One)Getting the ball in the hole with just one shot — only possible on a par-3. Extremely rare, even for pros.
- BirdieFinishing a hole in one stroke LESS than par. On a par-4, a birdie is a score of 3.
- ParThe number of strokes a skilled golfer is expected to take on a hole or for the whole round. Most holes are par 3, 4, or 5.