hole saw

noun

1. crown saw.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hole saw¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

A birdie on the par-five ninth, his last hole, saw him sign for a 69.

From BBC

But yet again the PGA Tour event, which features thousands of fans surrounding the par-three 16th 'stadium hole', saw unruly behaviour with fights among spectators, a woman taken to hospital after falling from a stand, and alcohol sales being temporarily halted.

From BBC

Buhai looked as if she may take the overall lead as she went through the first nine holes in an impressive 30, including an eagle at the fifth, but a bogey on the final hole saw the 33-year-old finish the day in joint second.

From BBC

A brilliant run from the sixth hole saw Kim - the 2019 Women's PGA champion - sink six birdies in the next nine holes.

From BBC

A rare error on the third hole saw her tee shot land in the bunker and she ended up with her first bogey since the 13th hole in the first round.

From Seattle Times