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penalty stroke

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noun

Golf.
  1. a stroke added to a score for a rule infraction.


Etymology

Origin of penalty stroke

First recorded in 1890–95

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Grillo took a penalty stroke with a drop where the ball had entered the canal, and had to set his ball on the concrete.

From Washington Times May 28, 2023

England's Phil Roper scored twice in the second half and Zach Wallace's late penalty stroke sealed a 6-3 win.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2022

Punch out, take what amounts to a penalty stroke and move on with your day.

From Washington Post Jul. 14, 2022

He dropped for a penalty stroke, chipped to within 14 feet but missed that putt for par, settling for a bogey.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 16, 2022

But Thomas missed an 8-foot par putt on the 15th and then took a penalty stroke on the 17th when his drive went out of bounds before finishing his 73.

From Seattle Times Jan. 28, 2022

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