double bogey

noun

: a golf score of two strokes over par on a hole

double-bogey

ˌdə-bəl-ˈbō-gē 

transitive verb

Examples of double bogey in a Sentence

He made a double bogey on the fourth hole.

Recent Examples on the Web

He was joined by Cameron Young, whose double bogey on the 10th hole set him back in a round of 68. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Also six back was Jon Rahm, who recovered from a double bogey on the first hole for a 70, and Xander Schauffele, who had a 66 that felt worse playing alongside Fox. — Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Defending champion Keegan Bradley shot 65 despite a double bogey at the 10th. — Nick Pietruszkiewicz, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026

Four bogeys and a double bogey, to go with four birdies for a two over 72. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for double bogey

• muscogee
• yogi