SportsJuly 18, 2026

bogey

/ˈboʊɡi/

Definition

In golf, a score of one stroke over par on an individual hole.

Etymology

Originating in the late 19th century, the term comes from the 'Colonel Bogey' persona used in British golf to represent the ideal score for a hole. Over time, as golf standards became more rigorous, 'bogey' shifted from meaning the target score to meaning one stroke worse than par.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the golfers' performance on specific holes during a U.S. Amateur qualifying tournament. It highlights how these strokes impacted their overall scores as they competed for a spot in the championship.

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