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drivable

drivable

4.6
A golf hole a player can reach from the tee with one shot
  • adjective
  • /ˈdraɪvəbl/
  • Jargon
translation icon : alcanzable
  • In competitions, players often strategize when to attempt the drivable par 4 to gain an advantage.
  • drivable hole
  • drivable par
  • drivable par 4

Examples

  • I noticed during the US Open that most players could not resist the temptation to go for the short drivable par 4, even though it appeared to be an easy birdie for those who laid up.

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  • The 12th hole at Sawgrass is known for being a challenging but drivable par 4.

  • Many golfers enjoy the excitement of hitting a ball towards a drivable par 4 on the course.

Surface Forms

drivable positive

Morphology

drivable = drive (semi-transparent) = drive + able

The composition 'drive' + '-able' is clear, but the golf-specific sense ('can be reached with a drive') is a specialized extension that may not be obvious to learners unfamiliar with golf.

Etymology

Drivable in golf comes from the same parts, drive + -able, and drive here means the long shot from the tee. So a drivable hole is 'reachable with one drive', which explains the golfing use today.