Full Definition
An albatross (double eagle) is three strokes under par on a single hole. This almost exclusively means holing out a second shot on a par-5 (a 200-250 yard shot into the cup) or making a hole-in-one on a par-4. Albatrosses are extraordinarily rare — estimated at roughly 1 in 1 million chances for recreational golfers. Louis Oosthuizen's albatross at the 2012 Masters is among the most famous in history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albatross in golf?
Completing a hole in three strokes under par — also called a double eagle.
Why does albatross matter for scoring?
An albatross (double eagle) is three strokes under par on a single hole. This almost exclusively means holing out a second shot on a par-5 (a 200-250 yard shot into the cup) or making a hole-in-one on a par-4. Albatrosses are extraordinarily rare — estimated at roughly 1 in 1 mil...
How can I improve my albatross?
While albatrosses are rare, GOATY can make your ball-striking elite enough to give you a fighting chance. GOATY AI measures your albatross in real time during live practice sessions — giving you instant feedback without needing to film and review video after the fact.
What is a good albatross for an amateur golfer?
The benchmark is the GOAT Model — elite swing mechanics scored at 97.3. GOATY AI shows you exactly how your albatross compares to this elite standard and coaches you toward it session by session.