A bogey in golf refers to a score of one stroke over par for a hole. For example, on a par three, a golfer would score a bogey if they complete the hole in four strokes, thus giving them a score of 1-over par
. Bogeys can come in various forms, such as double bogeys (two strokes over par), triple bogeys (three strokes over par), and so on
. A bogey golfer is someone who averages one over par per hole throughout their round, ending either 9 over par on nine holes or 18 over par on a full 18-hole round
. The term "bogey" originated in England and was used to describe a stroke system that was popular at the time
. The concept of bogey is central to the development of handicapping, which is a system used to measure a golfer's skill level and adjust their scores accordingly
. Bogey golf is a strategy that focuses on playing smart, safe shots, and minimizing mistakes to achieve a score that is relative to par
