What Is a Birdie in Golf?
A birdie means beating the hole by one stroke.
A birdie is a golf score of one stroke under par on a hole.
A birdie in golf happens when a player completes a hole in one stroke fewer than par. For example, scoring 3 on a par-4 is a birdie. Birdies are important because they move a player's score under par and can build momentum during a round. They usually require a strong shot, a good approach, or a successful putt under pressure.