What is a eagle in golf?

An eagle in golf is a score of two strokes under par on a single hole. It is achieved when a player completes a hole in three shots on a par-5 hole, two shots on a par-4 hole, or one shot on a par-3 hole. Eagles are rare and considered to be excellent shots that require skill and precision. Players often celebrate eagles as they are considered significant achievements in the game of golf.