dormie

• Adjetivo usado en golf para describir a un jugador que va ganando con una ventaja igual al número de hoyos que quedan por jugar.

An adjective used in the game of golf to describe a player who is leading by as many holes as remain to be played.

1. Golf match play termC2formalsport

   In match play golf, a side is said to be 'dormie' when it is leading by the same number of holes as there are holes remaining to be played, meaning the opponent cannot win outright in regulation play.

   Dormie (en golf, modalidad match play)

   • He was dormie with three holes to play, needing only a tie to win the match.
   • Being dormie gave him a comfortable lead, but he still had to finish strong.
   • The player went dormie on the 15th hole, securing at least a half-point.