sand*bag*ger
What Is The Definition Of Sandbagger In Golf?
1. A sandbagger is a golfer who plays with an inflated handicap with the intention of misleading other players. This means that the player’s skills are better than indicated by the handicap. For example, a player claiming to have a handicap of ten who actually plays to a handicap of four is a sandbagger.
This practice may be used in order to win bets with other golfers. Fellow players consider sandbaggers to be cheating when they use an inaccurate handicap to their advantage. The term originated from 19th-century street gangs who used sandbags as weapons. Sandbagger was then used in poker before becoming common in golf.
Examples Of How Sandbagger Is Used In Commentary
1. Players have often talked about Lloyd’s reputation as a sandbagger, making him an unpopular golfing companion at the club.
Sport The Term Is Used:
1. Golf
Also Known As:
1. Bandit