Answer: dormy

AnswerCrossword Clue
DORMYAssured of at least a tie, in golf
DORMYAhead: Golf.
DORMYAhead by as many holes as remain to be played: Golf.
DORMYGolf term in match play
DORMYIn golf, ahead by as many holes as are left to be played
dormy(of a player or side in match play) being in the lead by as many holes as are still to be played
dormybeing ahead in golf by as many holes to be played, also DORMIE