dormie

or dor·my

[ dawr-mee ]

adjective

, Golf.

1. (of a player or side in match play) being in the lead by as many holes as are still to be played.

dormie

/ ˈdɔːmɪ /

adjective

1. golf (of a player or side) as many holes ahead of an opponent as there are still to play

   dormie three

Word History and Origins

Origin of dormie¹

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of dormie¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

That gave them 12 1/2 points, with two other matches dormie on the course, assuring them enough to win the cup that dates to 1922.

From Seattle Times

The Americans went dormie on the 15th with Schauffele stuffing his shot into to 2 feet.

From Seattle Times

He never lost another hole, went dormie with a birdie on the par-5 15th and closed out the Chilean with a lag putt for par on the 16th.

From Seattle Times

Stenson went dormie on the 13th hole when he was 5 up, and the match ended on the 14th when both made birdie.

From Washington Times

It is a question for which Billy Dettlaff, retired PGA professional and aspiring author, might have been forgiven had he considered it when labor seemed to have love dormie.

From Golf Digest