penalty stroke

noun

, Golf.

1. a stroke added to a score for a rule infraction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of penalty stroke¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

(n) A "penalty stroke" is a stroke added to the score of a side under certain rules, and does not affect the rotation of play.

From Project Gutenberg

A penalty stroke shall not be counted the stroke of a player, and shall not affect the rotation of play.

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