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
Jones was present when Gene Sarazen made his double eagle there in 1935, so that’s some high praise,” Goalby said.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2022
“I hit the shot of my life at eighth, almost made double eagle, and hit a 5-footer for eagle,” Barron said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2021
Weitzman’s identity as the owner of the double eagle is being revealed here for the first time.
From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2021
It was highly interesting to me to observe in Tarma, upon one of these carpets, an exact representation of the Austrian double eagle, as the Indians had seen it on the quicksilver jars from Idria.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 by Various
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