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Penalty Stroke - Definition from the Rules of Golf

By Brent Kelley, About.com

Definition: Definitions from the Official Rules of Golf appear courtesy of the USGA.

Penalty Stroke: A "penalty stroke" is one added to the score of a player or side under certain Rules. In a threesome or foursome, penalty strokes do not affect the order of play.

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