SportsAugust 22, 2026

bogeyed

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Definition

In golf, to complete a hole in one stroke over par.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'bogey,' which originated in the late 19th century as a name for a fictional standard golfer, 'Colonel Bogey,' whom players aimed to beat.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how players performed on specific holes during the tournament, noting when they finished a hole with a score higher than par.

Collin Morikawa on Pace For His Best Finish at the BMW Championship

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Sports Illustrated

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