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Bingo Bango Bongo

Also called Bingle Bangle Bungle

Three points on every hole, and a bad golfer can win any of them. Order of play matters — farthest from the hole always plays first.

Players
3–4
Scoring
Points
Allowance
None needed
Winner
Most points

How it works

  1. 1Bingo: first ball on the green.
  2. 2Bango: once all balls are on the green, whoever is closest to the hole.
  3. 3Bongo: first ball in the hole.
  4. 4One point each. Most points after 18 wins.

Close relations

Dots (Sandies, Greenies)Points for the good bits of every hole.Nearest the Pin & Long DrivePrizes on the par 3s and a chosen fairway.

Allowances follow the World Handicap System recommendations used by Golf Ireland. Your club or society may set its own — the entry sheet wins.