Synonyms for

Bogey

Verb / ˈbəʊgi: / Another word for bogey — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bogey is a term used in golf to refer to a score of one stroke over par for a hole or a round.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. He scored a bogey on the last hole.
  2. She tried her best but ended up with a bogey.
  3. The golfer made a bogey on the challenging par 4.
  4. A bogey is one stroke over par.
  5. I need to avoid making bogeys during the tournament.

Quotes

  • Golf is a game in which you yell 'fore,' shoot six, and write down five. - Paul Harvey
  • Golf is a day spent in a round of strenuous idleness. - William Wordsworth
  • Golf is a puzzle without an answer. - Gary Player

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