Birdie vs. Eagle — What's the Difference?

Birdies are common goals during a round of golf.

Eagles are mostly targeted on par-5 holes.

Birdie opportunities often arise on shorter par-4s or par-3s.

Eagles are rarer and signify excellent play.

A score of one stroke under par on a golf hole.

Pursuing eagles can be a risky strategy in golf.

Birdies can positively influence a golfer's overall score.

A score of two strokes under par on a golf hole.

Achieving a birdie often indicates skillful play.

An eagle can have a major impact on a golfer's score.

(Informal) A small bird.

Eagle is the common name for many large birds of prey of the family Accipitridae. Eagles belong to several groups of genera, some of which are closely related.

One stroke under par for a hole in golf.

Any of various large diurnal birds of prey of the family Accipitridae, including members of the genera Aquila and Haliaeetus, characterized by broad wings, a hooked bill, keen vision, and soaring flight.

See shuttlecock.

A representation of an eagle used as an emblem or insignia.

To shoot (a hole in golf) in one stroke under par.

A gold coin formerly used in the United States, stamped with an eagle on the reverse side and having a face value of ten dollars.

(diminutive) A (little) bird; a birdling; a child's term for a bird.

(Sports) A golf score of two strokes under par on a hole.

(golf) The completion of a hole one stroke below par.

To shoot (a hole in golf) in two strokes under par.

(badminton) A shuttlecock.

To score an eagle in golf.

(electronics) An electromagnetic signal generated from within an electronic device.

Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.

(usually preceded by "the") A certain rude gesture in some countries, formed with the middle finger.

A gold coin with a face value of ten dollars, formerly used in the United States.

(usually preceded by "the") A certain rude gesture in some countries, formed with the middle and index fingers.

A 13th-century coin minted in Europe and circulated in England as a debased sterling silver penny, outlawed under Edward I of England.

To score a birdie.

(golf) A score of two under par for a hole.

To score a birdie at (a hole).

(golf) To score an eagle.

A pretty or dear little bird; - a pet name.

Any large, rapacious bird of the Falcon family, esp. of the genera Aquila and Haliæetus. The eagle is remarkable for strength, size, graceful figure, keenness of vision, and extraordinary flight. The most noted species are the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaëtus); the imperial eagle of Europe (Aquila mogilnik or Aquila imperialis); the American bald eagle (Haliæetus leucocephalus); the European sea eagle (Haliæetus albicilla); and the great harpy eagle (Thrasaetus harpyia). The figure of the eagle, as the king of birds, is commonly used as an heraldic emblem, and also for standards and emblematic devices. See Bald eagle, Harpy, and Golden eagle.

(golf) a score of one stroke under par on a hole

A gold coin of the United States, of the value of ten dollars.

Badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers

A northern constellation, containing Altair, a star of the first magnitude. See Aquila.

To shoot in one stroke under par

The figure of an eagle borne as an emblem on the standard of the ancient Romans, or so used upon the seal or standard of any people.

Any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

(golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole

A former gold coin in the United States worth 10 dollars

An emblem representing power;

Shoot in two strokes under par

A birdie is a score of one under par at a hole.

Birdies are more common than eagles, which are harder to achieve.

An eagle is better as it scores lower than a birdie.

Eagles are ambitious targets, typically more realistic for advanced players.

An eagle is scored by finishing a hole two strokes under par.

Scoring an eagle can significantly uplift a golfer’s spirits and morale.

While challenging, beginners can score birdies, but eagles are less likely.

It means to play a hole in one stroke less than par.

Yes, consistently making birdies is a good strategy for improving scores.

Precision and good approach play are key for scoring birdies.

Birdies generally boost a golfer’s confidence and mood.

Shorter par-4s and par-3s typically provide better birdie opportunities.

It means to play a hole in two strokes less than par.

Eagles require strong driving and precise long iron play.