triple bogey
Americannoun
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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
Women’s Open after announcing she will no longer play a full schedule after this year, started her back nine by going from bunker to bunker to bunker to thick rough and taking triple bogey.
From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2024
He did the same again on 11 to drop a shot before making triple bogey at 16.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 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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