Definitions

1. noun

A golfer who is tied for the lead after the first 54 holes in a major championship, and thus the best of the remaining players in terms of score, especially in the U.S. Open.

“He became a dormie going into the final round of the U.S. Open.”

2. noun

A golfer who is tied for the lead after a specified number of holes in a match or tournament, especially in match play.

“The dormie took the lead on the 15th hole and won the match.”