dormy

A term used in golf to describe a player who is leading by as many holes as remain to be played.

• 🇫🇷Terme utilisé au golf pour décrire un joueur qui mène avec un nombre de trous restants égal à son avance.

1. Golf match play advantage C2 formal sport

   In match play golf, a side that is leading by as many holes as there are holes remaining to be played.

   • He was dormy with three holes to play, needing only a tie to win the match.
   • Being dormy gives a player a significant psychological advantage.
   • The golfer felt confident after going dormy on the 15th hole.

   🇫🇷Avantage en match play