Scoring in golf can sometimes feel like you're learning a new language, filled with birds, soldiers, and numbers that don't always seem to add up. One of a most common words you'll come across is the double bogey, often spoken with a sigh of frustration. This guide will clearly define what a double bogey is, break down the common ways golfers end up with one on their card, and more importantly, give you practical, coach-approved advice to help you turn those costly mistakes into easy pars and bogeys.
To put it simply, a double bogey is a score of two strokes over the par of a hole. Think of "par" as the expected score a skilled golfer should make on a given hole. Every stroke you take above that par adds to your-name-sakes terms like bogey, double bogey, and so on.
In golf scoring, a "bogey" means you took one more stroke than par. "Double" obviously means two, so a "double bogey" is literally a score of 'double' one over par, or simply, two-over par.
Here’s how that breaks down on the most common types of holes:
To give you some more context, here is how the scoring names stack up around par:
A double bogey rarely comes from two slightly off-target shots. More often, it's the result of one big mistake compounded by a series of smaller errors, poor decisions, or a moment of frustration. Understanding these patterns is the first step toward avoiding them. Let’s walk through some relatable stories.
You step up to a challenging Par-4 with water down the right side. You feel good, take a mighty swing, and watch in horror as your ball sails right, taking a dive into the penalty area. This is where the damage begins.
You've made a 6 - a double bogey. That one bad swing off the tee, combined with the automatic penalty stroke, made saving par nearly impossible. The two-putt was good, but the damage was already done.
This double bogey is sneakier and, for many golfers, far more frustrating. Its not caused by one huge mistake, yet it adds up all of the the same. Let's imagine you're on a simple Par-4 anew.
Another 6. There was no penalty stroke this a time, but a series of poor shots around the green - the "thousand cuts" - led to the exact same score. This often feels even-worse because you were "in the hole" all the way.
You can even make double bogey on holes where you feel like you are hitting the golf club pretty fine. Many high scores originate on the putting green, or right next to it.
Now that you recognize *how* these scores happen, how can you stop them? It comes down to smarter strategy and managing your game, not necessarily hitting every shot perfectly. This is where you can make major improvements to your scores almost overnight.
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