Example Sentences

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He birdied 14, 15 - a 50ft putt giving him a two-shot lead - 16 and should have birdied 17 as well.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

Before Els’ putt, CBS reminds us that only five previous players have birdied 18 to win.

From Golf Digest • Mar. 26, 2020

“I could have birdied a couple more of the par fives, I only birdied one of them today,” he said.

From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2017

This was a second playoff loss in three weeks for the Kiz, but it's tough to fault him when his winning opponents have birdied four out of the six extra holes.

From Golf Digest • Oct. 16, 2013