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Sandbagger

Player with artificially high handicap

Pronunciation

/ˈsænd.bæɡ.ər/

Definition

A derogatory term for a golfer who maintains an artificially high handicap to gain an unfair advantage in handicapped competitions. Sandbaggers intentionally post higher scores to inflate their handicap, then play better in tournaments.

Example

"Everyone suspected he was a sandbagger after his net 59."

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