The three points on every hole
Every hole has three points up for grabs — one each for Bingo, Bango, and Bongo. None of them cares about your total score on the hole; they reward where you are in the sequence of play.
- Bingo— first ball on the green. Doesn't matter how many shots it took — first one on, point's yours.
- Bango — once everyone is on, whoever is closest to the pin takes it. Reward for a tidy approach, not a long drive.
- Bongo — first ball in the hole. Out of turn is fine — the first to hole out wins it, so a long putt for bogey can still cash.
Why it equalizes the field:every point is positional / sequence-based, never stroke-based. A bogey golfer who gets on first, sticks the approach, and rolls one in can sweep all three points on a hole the low-handicapper pars. Skill still helps — but the gap a stroke handicap usually creates simply doesn't exist here.
The one rule everyone forgets — honor order
Bango depends on play order. You must play away-ball-first: the player furthest from the hole goes next. Skip the order and you can steal a Bango by hitting before someone with a legitimate closer look. Most groups play it honor-strict; casual groups trust-enter.
Scoring & settling
One point each — three points per hole, 54 on the table over 18. Tally them up; if there's money on it, settle the differences and multiply by your dollar-per-point.
| Event | Who wins it | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Bingo | First on the green | +1 |
| 🟡 Bango | Closest once all on | +1 |
| 🔴 Bongo | First in the hole | +1 |
Common questions
Can a high handicapper really win Bingo Bango Bongo?
Yes — that’s the whole point. Every point is positional, not stroke-based, so a steady bogey golfer who gets on first and putts well can out-score a scratch player on a given hole.
How many points are there in a round of BBB?
Three per hole — Bingo, Bango, Bongo — for 54 over a standard 18. Settle the per-player differences and multiply by your dollar-per-point.
What’s the most-broken rule in Bingo Bango Bongo?
Honor order. You must play away-ball-first; hitting out of turn lets you steal a Bango from someone with a legitimately closer look.