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eagle
a score of 2 under (less than) par for a hole
Example: A hole in one on a par 3 hole is also an eagle.
embedded ball
(also "plugged") a ball stuck in the ground as a result of its impact
Example: Ernie was able to lift, clean and then drop his embedded ball without penalty.
etiquette
rules of behavior, propriety, decorum, manners, etc.
Example: Observance of the proper golf etiquette is very important to some players.
even par
(also "even, level, level par") anytime one's score is level with, or equivalent to, par during, or at the conclusion of, a round of golf
Example: Jill was at even par/even/par/level/level par with two holes still to play.
executive course
a golf course with very short holes, mostly par 3's and short par 4's
Example: An executive course, with its short total yardage, can usually be completed in a relatively short period of time.
explosion shot
(also "explosion, blast, blast shot") a shot that removes a large amount of sand or earth in addition (hopefully) to the ball, as from a buried lie in a bunker
Example: A(n) explosion shot/explosion/blast shot/blast back into the wind can be unpleasant.
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