full stroke

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"I'm very worried, because my grandfather actually had a very serious stroke. I hope I don't have a full stroke before I am seen," he told BBC News.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Overall scoring improved thanks to shots like Thompson’s — the course average dropped a full stroke from 75.3 Thursday to 74.1 Friday.

From Washington Times • Jun. 24, 2022

Since the stats were first kept in 2004, Jason Day is the only player to average more than a full stroke gained in putting for an entire season.

From Golf Digest • May 16, 2018

He has lowered his scoring average by one full stroke to 70.00, which may not sound like much, but over four rounds in a tournament it could be the difference between winning and 20th place.

From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2012

Beware a full stroke of that steel mace, for the armor is not made that can abide it.

From Sir Nigel by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir