What Does Bogey Golf Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
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Golf term
Bogey golf
Bogey golf in practice
A “bogey golfer” is a standard reference point in handicap and course-rating calculations, distinct from a “scratch golfer,” who averages even par.
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