Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

birdie-putt

Noun
/ˈbɜːr.di pʌt/
Definition
A birdie-putt refers to the putt made to secure a birdie on a golf hole, which means completing the hole one stroke under par.
Examples
  • After a great drive, she had an easy birdie-putt that she sank confidently.
  • He missed the birdie-putt by just inches, narrowly missing a fantastic round.
  • The pressure was on as he prepared for the birdie-putt to win the match.
Meaning
In golf, a birdie represents a score that is one stroke lower than par for a hole. A birdie-putt is thus a crucial and often challenging stroke aimed at achieving that score.
Synonyms
  • birdie attempt
  • birdie chance