Golf Terminology - E

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Eagle

A hole played in two strokes under par.

Even

Having a score equal to that of par.

Explosion

A bunker shot that sends the ball, and accompanying sand, (hopefully) onto the green. Also known as a "blast".

European Tour

One of the world's leading professional golf tours, along with the PGA Tour. Based in Europe, but also co-sanctions the major championships and World Golf Championships in the United States, along with many other tournaments in Asia, Africa and Australia.