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what is a turkey trot in golf

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TURKEY TROT This is not a formal golf term. It's a colloquialism used around American Thanksgiving in connection with just about any format of golf competition where the prize is a tThanksgiving dinner

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The centerpiece of contemporary Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada is a large meal, generally centered on a large roasted turkey. It is served with a variety of side dishes which vary from traditional dishes such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, to ones that reflec…

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It's a colloquialism used around American Thanksgiving in connection with just about any format of golf competition where the prize is a turkey or coupons for Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey Trots are almost always fundraisers where pledges are made to donate for every hole played, or every par shot, etc.

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What is the largest turkey trot in the United States?

TURKEY TROT. This is not a formal golf term. It's a colloquialism used around American Thanksgiving in connection with just about any format of golf competition where the prize is a turkey or coupons for Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey Trots are almost always fundraisers where pledges are made to donate for every hole played, or every par shot, etc. But they don't have to be.

What time does Turkey Trot start?

Nov 12, 2012 · What is a Turkey in golf? A turkey trot is just a name for some Golf competitions played in the lead up to Christmas. Instead of winning vouchers, or other prizes, the winner receive a turkey, just...

What are the rules for a golf Turkey Trot?

Turkey Trot Golf Come enjoy the newly redesigned chip and putt golf course! Open every day from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Bring a chipping club, a putter, and some balls and enjoy the course on the ski slope next to the Chalet!

What is the purpose of the turkey trot walk?

Dec 03, 2019 · Unfortunately the ladies Turkey Trot which was due to take place on Thursday had to be cancelled because of the poor weather. It has been re-scheduled for the 12th December. It seems Hale Golf Club is not the only golfing body that has recently changed it’s dress code. Click here to catch up on the story on the BBC website.

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What is a turkey in golf terms?

Three consecutive birdies during one round of golf.

What is a turkey shot in golf?

The format for the Turkey Shoot is a poison ball scramble — Here's how it works: On each hole, three players in the group will play a scramble while a rotating fourth player plays for their own score using the assigned 'poison' ball (don't lose it!). The team score will be the combined total of the two scores.Nov 4, 2019

What is a ostrich in golf?

The term "ostrich" is used to describe the completion of a hole using five fewer strokes than the par. Each hole is assigned a number of strokes that are considered to be par, otherwise known as average for the course.

What is a bougie in golf?

A player makes a “birdie” when he uses one fewer strokes than the par of the hole. If a player needs one stroke more than par to finish a hole, he makes a “bogey.” So, if you finish a par 4 with only 3 strokes, you make a “birdie”, but if you take 5 strokes to complete a par 4, you make a “bogey”.Apr 25, 2019

When did they give away turkeys?

A common tradition in the United States, particularly in the late 1800s and early 1900s, turkey prizes were given away to those who would bowl three strikes in a row during the Fall holiday. This became popular throughout the country, and the term is still commonly used, despite the practice of handing out turkeys for prizes has ended.

What is the term for a bowler hitting their third strike in a row?

Turkey is a term used in bowling to describe when a bowler hits their third strike hit in a row.

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