BBB

First on green · Closest to pin · First to hole out

2–12 playersDot Games

Bingo

Bingo goes to the first player to reach the green in regulation. On par 3s, it's the first tee shot on the green. On par 4s and 5s, the first approach shot that finds the putting surface.

Bango

Bango is awarded after all players have reached the green — it goes to whoever is closest to the pin at that moment, regardless of the number of strokes taken to get there.

Bongo

Bongo goes to the first player to hole out on each hole, no matter where they putted from.

Scoring

Three dots (Bingo, Bango, Bongo) are available on every hole. A player can win multiple on the same hole — or none. Dots accumulate and pay out at the end.

Options & Variations

Payout mode: Points (default $2/dot) or Winner Takes All (default $5/player). Per-dot value multipliers (dotValues, 1×–5×). Mode: Individual (default) or Team. Carryover (off): turn it on and any category that goes unawarded on a hole presses up by 1× for the next hole.

Order Matters

Bingo rewards ball-strikers, Bango rewards accuracy, Bongo rewards putting under pressure. BBB tends to spread the wealth since different players dominate different categories.

Pro Tips

BBB works well in groups with mixed handicaps since the scoring favors different skills.

Bango forces players to putt out even from long range — no gimmes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BBB in golf?

BBB: First on green · Closest to pin · First to hole out. Bingo goes to the first player to reach the green in regulation. On par 3s, it's the first tee shot on the green. On par 4s and 5s, the first approach shot that finds the putting surface.