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Seve (Seve's)

By Brent Kelley, About.com

Definition: A Seve is a side bet that can have one of three meanings:

1. Synonym for Arnies. A golfer wins a Seve on a hole he pars without having hit the fairway.

2. Synonym for Barkies or Woodies. A golfer wins a Seve for making par on a hole on which he hits a tree.

3. Or the golfer wins a Seve when he makes par after hitting into the wrong fairway.

The Seve is named for Seve Ballesteros.

Also Known As: 1. Arnie; 2. Barkie, Woodie

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