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Penalty Stroke
Additional stroke for rule violation
Pronunciation
/ˈpɛn.əl.ti stroʊk/
Definition
An extra stroke added to a golfer's score for breaking rules or hitting into hazards. Common penalties include one stroke for a lost ball, water hazard, or unplayable lie, and two strokes for out of bounds (stroke and distance).
Example
"She incurred a penalty stroke after finding the water."