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The Mythical Ostrich in Golf: Scoring Five Under Par Explained

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In the world of golf, scoring under par is a significant achievement, with birdies and eagles being celebrated milestones. But have you ever heard of an “ostrich”?

It’s a term for an almost mythical feat: scoring five under par on a single hole. Imagine the precision and luck required to accomplish such a rare score.

An ostrich is theoretically possible only on holes with a par greater than five, making it an elusive goal even for the most skilled golfers.

To achieve it, one would need to ace a par-6 hole or hole out in two on a par-7.