two-shot
Americannoun
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Bryson DeChambeau's charge towards the top of the British Open leaderboard was dealt a huge blow by a two-shot penalty after the conclusion of Friday's second round.
From Barron's ● 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
He held a two-shot lead going into the final round this time around, but memories of recent near-misses came flooding back when his advantage was wiped out on the first with a double bogey.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
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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