Birdie BankBingo Bango Bongo: Rules & Why It's Great for Mixed Groups
Three points on every hole — first on the green, closest to the pin, first in the cup. The fairest golf betting game for mixed skill levels.
Bingo Bango Bongo awards three points per hole: Bingo (first ball on the green), Bango (closest to the pin once all balls are on), and Bongo (first to hole out). Because points reward order of play, not just the best golfer, the player farthest from the hole goes first — giving higher handicaps real chances to score. It's one of the fairest games for mixed groups.
Worked example (50¢/point, 18 holes): 54 points are available; collect more than your share and settle the difference at 50¢ a point.
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Frequently asked questions
What do bingo, bango, and bongo mean?
First on the green (bingo), closest to the pin once all are on (bango), first in the hole (bongo).
Why is it good for mixed groups?
Points reward order of play and accuracy, not just raw skill, so higher handicaps can compete.
How many points per hole?
Three — one each for bingo, bango, and bongo.
Tired of doing this math in the parking lot?
Birdie Bank scores Bingo Bango Bongo automatically while you play and tells everyone exactly who owes who the second the round ends — no spreadsheets, no arguments. Free on iOS and Android.