Definition: A score of one over par on any individual hole. On a par-3, a score of 4 is a bogey; on a par-4, a score of 5 is a bogey; on a par-5, a score of 6 is a bogey.
When "bogey" first entered the golf lexicon, in the late 1890s, it had a different meaning, more akin to today's "par." See the FAQ, Origin of the term "bogey".
Common Misspellings: Bogie
