What is the term for a score of one stroke under par on a hole?

Birdie.

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  1. Eagle
  2. Birdie ✔
  3. Bogey

Why: A birdie is one under par, while a bogey is one over par.

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Answer: Birdie. A birdie is one under par, while a bogey is one over par.

  1. Golf en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf
    then "gain" one by scoring a birdie
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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