two-shot
Americannoun
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DeChambeau was given a two-shot penalty on Friday after tournament officials ruled he had improved the area of his backswing by flattening down some long grass on Royal Birkdale's fifth hole.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau's bid to win The Open has taken a hit after he was given a two-shot penalty on a dramatic evening at Royal Birkdale.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Rory McIlroy was one hole from a second consecutive victory at the Masters on Sunday when his two-shot lead was suddenly thrust into danger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
Francesco Molinari powered into a two-shot lead after the first day of the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, as four-time champion Rory McIlroy stumbled to an over-par round.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
It was a two-shot foul and their center, a big guy who looked like George Foreman, blew the first shot and made the second.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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