Bingo Bango Bongo
Three points per hole — first on the green, closest to pin, first to hole out.
3–4 playersEasy to learnNo betting
How to play
- •Bingo — first player to land their ball on the green earns this point.
- •Bango — the player closest to the pin once all balls are on the green earns this point.
- •Bongo — the first player to hole out (finish the hole) earns this point.
- •All three points are independent — one player can win all three, or they can go to three different players.
- •Players must play in order of distance from the hole (furthest away plays first). This is standard golf etiquette and keeps the game fair.
- •Tally points after 18. The player with the most points wins.
Example — hole 7
Chris is first on the green (Bingo). Once everyone is on, Dana is closest to the pin (Bango). Tom two-putts and holes out before anyone else (Bongo). Three different winners on one hole.
Setup — before you tee off
- 1Enter 3 or 4 player names.
- 2Set a point value (e.g. $0.50 per point) or play for fun.
- 3After each hole, tap which player won Bingo, Bango, and Bongo. The app tracks totals.
Pro tip
Bingo Bango Bongo is one of the most handicap-friendly games — high handicappers can win Bingo or Bongo even on holes where they can't match a scratch golfer's score.
Variations
Point values vary by hole
Make par 3s worth double points — the short holes reward precision and create natural drama.
Cash per point
Each point has a fixed value. Total payout = points won × value. Settle up at the 19th hole.