penalty stroke
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of penalty stroke
First recorded in 1890–95
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However, Zach Wallace's powerful conversion from a penalty stroke brought GB level with the host nation to quieten the partisan crowd.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2024
Each took a penalty stroke, made double bogey and watched his hopes of wearing a green jacket disappear.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2024
Northwestern’s Petyon Halsey tied it with a penalty stroke goal with 1:19 left in the quarter.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 19, 2023
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
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