Example Sentences

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He had birdied four of the previous six holes.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

The US responded quickly with Khang edging out Linn Grant, who had birdied the 16th but missed hole-winning putts on the final two.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2023

Listening to cheers after DeChambeau had birdied the hole, a young boy asked his father, “Is Bryson everyone’s favorite?”

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2021

Johnson had birdied No. 15 with a spotless 11-footer.

From Washington Post • May 19, 2019

Woods and Molinari made birdie on the 13th to reach 12 under, tied with Xander Schauffele, who had birdied the 14th.

From Washington Times • Apr. 30, 2019