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triple bogey

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noun

Golf.
  1. a score of three strokes over par on a hole.


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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 was where he had his first triple bogey of the year after a tee shot into the pond fronting that raised green in the opening round.

From Seattle Times May 24, 2024

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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