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What is an eagle in golf?

An eagle is two strokes under par.

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  1. One stroke under par
  2. Two strokes under par ✔
  3. Three strokes under par

Why: On a par 5, a score of 3 is an eagle.

Huh, didn't know that: On a par 5, reaching the green in two shots and holing one putt makes an eagle.

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References

Answer: Two strokes under par. On a par 5, a score of 3 is an eagle.

  1. BBC Sport, What Is a Birdie, Eagle and Albatross? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/czxy564xlzdo
    An eagle is when a player completes a hole in two shots below (or under) par
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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