triple bogey
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Fifteen years ago, in an epic unraveling, McIlroy saw a four-shot Sunday lead evaporate with a collapse at Amen Corner — triple bogey, bogey, double bogey on holes 11, 12 and 13.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Defending champion Rory McIlroy also had a superb final round, carding 64, but was never in contention after three doubles and a triple bogey earlier this week.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
Englishman Hatton, who started on the 10th, was within a shot of the lead after covering his first eight holes in two under par before a costly triple bogey.
From BBC • May 17, 2025
That came two days after Europe captain Luke Donald made a novice’s error by hitting the wrong ball upon landing in the thick rough, earning himself a two-stroke penalty and a triple bogey.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023
Piercy proceeded to shoot a 76, including a triple bogey on No. 14, and squander a five-stroke lead with 11 holes to go.
From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2023
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