double eagle
Americannoun
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a gold coin of the U.S., issued from 1849 to 1933, equal to 2 eagles or 20 dollars.
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Golf. a score of three strokes under par on a hole.
noun
Etymology
Origin of double eagle
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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This wall honors famous moments on the course, from Gene Sarazen’s double eagle on 15 — nicknamed “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World” — to Tiger Woods’ fifth Masters victory in 2019.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025
It’s the hole where Gene Sarazen hit a 4-wood from 235 yards for double eagle in 1935.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 6, 2022
Seattle native and former Masters champion Fred Couples wowed the crowd on 18 when he came within a foot of making a double eagle with his approach.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2021
In 2012, 10 years after he had bought the double eagle, it was the centerpiece of a display at the Federal Reserve in Lower Manhattan.
From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2021
I gave the boatmen a double eagle, and we all shook hands with great glee, and then with new strength and unassisted I pulled myself up the companion-ladder, and stood upon the deck.
From Captain Macklin by Davis, Richard Harding
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