In golf, how many strokes are played on a par five hole to achieve an 'eagle'?
Par (score) nine consecutive birdies at the second round, breaking the PGA Tour record. Eagle means scoring two under par (−2). An eagle usually occurs when a golfer hits the ball far enough to reach the green with fewer strokes than expected. It most commonly happens on par-fives but can occur on short par-fours. A hole in one on a par-three hole also results in an eagle. The name "eagle" was used as a large bird representing a better score than a birdie. Albatross means three shots under par (−3) (the albatross being one of the largest birds); also called a double
Eagle Creek Golf Club Eagle Creek Golf Club Eagle Creek Golf Club is an eighteen-hole golf course located in Orlando, Florida. The course has a par of 73 and measures , containing five par-5 holes and over ninety bunkers. The course is public and includes a clubhouse with a pro shop as well as a 120-seat restaurant. Eagle Creek is an Emerson International development designed by Ron Garl and Howard Swan. The course opened for business in May 2004. Eagle Creek Golf Club was the first golf course in Florida to use Mini Verde Grass on its greens, and the first course in central