Dogleg: meaning, definitions and examples

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dogleg

 

[ หˆdษ”หษกlษ›ษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

golf term

A dogleg is a type of golf hole that bends to the left or right, creating a turn in the fairway. Instead of a straight shot to the green, golfers must navigate around the corner. The angle and length of the dogleg can influence the strategy a player must adopt, as they may choose to take a more aggressive line or play it safe. Doglegs can vary significantly in difficulty based on their design and the placement of hazards.

Synonyms

bent hole, curved hole

Examples of usage

  • He hit his drive over the dogleg to reach the green.
  • The 8th hole is a challenging dogleg that requires precise shots.
  • Getting over the dogleg can significantly shorten your approach.
  • The course features several dogleg holes that test players' skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "dogleg" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dogleg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคคเฅเคคเฅ‡ เค•เฅ€ เคŸเคพเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hundeschenkel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dogleg

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฑะฐั‡ะฐ ะฝะพะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dogleg

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒƒใ‚ฐใƒฌใƒƒใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dogleg

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dogleg

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dogleg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๊ทธ๋ ˆ๊ทธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฌ ู„ูŠุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dogleg

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dogleg

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹—่…ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dogleg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dogleg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั‚ะฑะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dogleg

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dogleg

Word origin

The term 'dogleg' originated in the early 20th century, primarily within the golfing community. The name is derived from the shape of the hole resembling a dog's leg, where the fairway curves sharply at a right angle. Historically, golf course designers began incorporating such features to introduce complexity and strategy into the game. Over the years, as golf gained popularity, the term 'dogleg' became a standard reference among players and courses, indicating specific challenges that require different play styles. The concept has since been adopted in other sports communication, but it remains most commonly associated with golf courses.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,669, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.