penalty stroke
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of penalty stroke
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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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
Then, captain Zach Wallace converted a penalty stroke before Australia's Blake Govers scored off a penalty corner to make it 2-1 at half-time.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2022
After the penalty stroke, his recovery shots were spot on.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 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
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