In the wild world of golf, a "birdie" is a funny name for a great shot. Picture yourself, focused and ready, making a perfect swing. The ball lands one stroke under par—a birdie! No actual birds involved, just you flapping your wings in celebration. In golf, a birdie might lack feathers, but it’ll always make you feel like you’re soaring.
Now, where exactly did that term come from, you wonder.
“The term 'birdie' originated in the United States in 1899. H.B. Martin's ‘Fifty Years of American Golf’ contains an account of a foursomes match played at the Atlantic City (N.J.) CC. One of the players, Ab Smith relates: "my ball... came to rest within six inches of the cup. I said 'That was a bird of a shot... I suggest that when one of us plays a hole in one under par he receives double compensation.' The other two agreed and we began right away, just as soon as the next one came, to call it a 'birdie.' In 19th-century American slang, 'bird' refereed to anyone or anything excellent or wonderful.
By analogy with 'birdie,' the term 'eagle' soon thereafter became common to refer to a score one better than a 'bird.' Also by analogy, the term 'albatross' became common to refer to a double eagle.” For more insights into golf slang history, check out the full write-up by Dr. Rand Jerris, USGA Museum Curator.
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