Example Sentences

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Six bogeys meant he slid down the leaderboard to one under par, leaving him 13 shots adrift of the leader.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

It’s precisely what he did a year ago when he became the first Masters winner to record four double bogeys over the four rounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

He opened Sunday with a bogey, then had three bogeys in a row on 5, 6 and 7.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

McIlroy atoned for two bogeys with nine birdies, shooting a seven-under-par 65 to improve on his stellar 67 in the opening round.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Harry rather thought some bogeys landed on the potatoes, and was inwardly thankful that they were not staying for dinner.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling