Example Sentences

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Lee, who played at UCLA, cooled a bit Saturday with two bogeys in her first four holes and was midway through her round at press time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Korda, 27, made a positive start to the day, with two birdies on the first three holes, but two bogeys on the back nine meant the record slipped away.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

England's Charley Hull, who is fourth in the women's world rankings, is on level par following a round that included three birdies and three bogeys.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

It’s precisely what he did a year ago when he became the first Masters winner to record four double bogeys over the four rounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Harry rather thought some bogeys landed on the potatoes, and was inwardly thankful that they were not staying for dinner.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling