double bogey
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After McIlroy paced the Masters by six strokes entering Saturday, he fell out of the lead for a moment after the reigning champion carded a double bogey then a bogey on consecutive holes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Fifteen years ago, in an epic unraveling, McIlroy saw a four-shot Sunday lead evaporate with a collapse at Amen Corner — triple bogey, bogey, double bogey on holes 11, 12 and 13.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
He badly missed his drive on the 18th far to the right, bringing a potential double bogey and a playoff with Scheffler into view.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Fitzpatrick had his own demons given his double bogey on that same hole, also in the third round.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
The US star again drew warm, supportive galleries, but his struggles on the greens included a double bogey at his second hole, the 11th, where he three-putted from four feet.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
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