It's no secret that golf is a game of precision, but even the best golfers know the frustration of making a bogey. In fact, on average, PGA Tour players make a bogey more than 80% of the time when recovering from difficult situations, like being stuck in the trees, according to Practical Golf. If the pros find it challenging, what hope is there for the rest of us?
But here's the thing: understanding what is bogey in golf, and why it happens, is the first step to mastering your own game.
In this guide, we'll break down the essentials of bogeys, their role in golf scoring, and how even beginners can avoid them by sharpening their skills. By the end, you'll have the knowledge to improve your score and the confidence to tackle the course with more strategy. Keep reading to turn your bogeys into better scores.
