Birdied

/ˈbɜːrdid/ verb

Definition

Past tense of 'birdie'; successfully completed a golf hole in one stroke under par.

Etymology

From the noun 'birdie' (early 20th-century American golf terminology, possibly from the slang 'bird' meaning something excellent), with standard past tense '-ed' suffix.

Kelly Says

In tournament golf, birdying consistently is harder than it sounds because pressure makes muscles tense, yet professionals train themselves to stay loose and reactive—the mental battle separates champions from good players.

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