Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dormie

noun

/ˈdɔːrmi/

Definition

In golf, when a player is ahead by as many holes as there are holes remaining to play, they are said to be ‘dormie.’ This term signifies that the player cannot lose the match, even if they were to lose all the remaining holes.

Examples

The golfer was dormie going into the final hole, making it impossible for his opponent to catch up.
After winning the first three holes, she found herself dormie with only one more hole to play.

Meaning

Being in a position where one team or player is sufficiently ahead to guarantee a victory, given that there are no more holes left to play that could affect the outcome.