double eagle

American  

noun

1. a gold coin of the U.S., issued from 1849 to 1933, equal to 2 eagles or 20 dollars.

2. Golf.  a score of three strokes under par on a hole.

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double eagle British  

noun

1. a former US gold coin, having a nominal value of 20 dollars

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Etymology

Origin of double eagle

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

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

“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

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

Weitzman’s identity as the owner of the double eagle is being revealed here for the first time.

From New York Times

If an eagle is two strokes under par, a double eagle should be four strokes under par.

From Golf Digest