What Is an Albatross in Golf?
An albatross in golf is a score of three under par on a single hole, also called a double eagle. Here is how it happens and why it is so rare.
Author
Jack Beatnik
Tennis Writer
Writing since 2020
72 articles
Jack Beatnik is a tennis writer who has spent more than five years covering the sport he loves most. He is drawn to longer, reflective pieces — the kind that give him room to explore the rivalries, ideas and personalities that shape the game — and his work ranges from ATP Tour power rankings and opinion essays on tennis culture to long-form “Story Behind the Player” profiles of figures such as Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, Maria Sakkari and Hubert Hurkacz. Away from the court, Jack also writes regularly on basketball and football.
Areas of expertise
Tennis
ATP Tour
WTA Tour
Long-form Profiles
Basketball
Football
Also published at Last Word on Sports
Latest from Jack Beatnik
What Is a Super Over in Cricket?
A Super Over is a one-over tie-breaker in limited-overs cricket. Learn how it works, what happens if it is tied, and the boundary count rule change.
What Is Reverse Swing in Cricket?
Reverse swing is when an old cricket ball curves toward its shiny side, opposite to normal swing. Learn how it works and whether it is legal.
What Is a Wide in Cricket?
A wide in cricket is a ball too far from the batter to hit with a normal shot. Learn Law 22, the penalty, and how wides differ in limited-overs cricket.
What Is a Yorker in Cricket?
A yorker in cricket is a full delivery pitched at the batter's feet or base of the stumps. Learn how it works, its types, and why bowlers use it.
What Is an Unforced Error in Tennis?
What is an unforced error in tennis? A missed shot a player had time and balance to make, with no pressure. How it differs from a forced error.
What Is Deuce in Tennis?
What is deuce in tennis? Deuce is the 40-40 tie where a player must win two points in a row to take the game. Learn advantage, no-ad scoring, and more.
What Is Love in Tennis? Scoring Explained
What is love in tennis? Love simply means zero points. Learn how it fits the 15-30-40 scoring system, why it is used, and where the term comes from.
What Is the Red Zone in Football?
The red zone in football is the area from the defense's 20-yard line to the goal line. Learn what it means, why it matters, and where the name came from.
What Is a Fumble in Football?
A fumble in football is when a ball carrier loses possession before being downed. Learn the NFL rules, recovery, and when it isn't a fumble.
What Is a LAN Tournament in Esports?
A LAN tournament in esports is where players compete in person on the same local network at one venue. Here is how LAN differs from online play.
What Is a Wicket in Cricket?
A wicket in cricket means three things: the stumps and bails, the dismissal of a batter, and the pitch. Here is what each meaning covers.