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Snowman

Score of 8 on a hole

Pronunciation

/ˈsnoʊ.mæn/

Definition

Slang for a score of 8 on a hole, so called because the number 8 resembles a snowman. A snowman is typically a disastrous hole involving multiple mishits, penalty strokes, or time spent in hazards.

Example

"He made a snowman on the par 5 after finding the water twice."

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