Snowman

Slang term for a score of eight strokes on a single hole, named for the visual resemblance of the number 8 to a snowman figure. Snowmen typically result from multiple disasters on a hole, including lost balls, penalty strokes, and poor execution under pressure. While devastating to a scorecard, snowmen happen to golfers of all skill levels and serve as reminders of golf's humbling nature. Recovery from snowman holes requires mental resilience and the ability to refocus on subsequent holes rather than dwelling on the poor score.