Last Updated: Oct 31, 2023
Golf Slang: "Blow Up Hole"
A "blow-up hole" refers to a hole where you shoot a much higher score than you generally would for that hole.
Written By: Zach Gollwitzer
Posted in: Golf Slang
Term Overview
A brief overview of the term including definition, usage, origins, helpful visuals.
A "blow-up hole" refers to a hole where you shoot a much higher score than you want to. For pro golfers, a double or triple bogey might be considered a "blow-up hole". For beginners, a "blow-up hole" would be making an 8, 9, 10, or worse on a hole.
If it weren't for that blow-up hole I had, I would have shot a great round!
A "blow-up hole" refers to a hole where you shoot a much higher score than you want to.
For pro golfers, a double or triple bogey might be considered a "blow-up hole".
For beginners, a "blow-up hole" would be making an 8, 9, 10, or worse on a hole.
Don't worry though, these holes happen to all of us. Here's a video I made teaching you how to handle blow-up holes better.