🎯 Pun

What do you call a golfer who cries a lot?

A bogey man!

Why This Joke Works

"Bogey man" is the boogeyman — the scary creature from under the bed — but in golf, a bogey is one stroke over par, which is a small but stinging disappointment. A golfer who cries at bogeys is both haunted by their scores AND doing a very accurate impression of a childhood monster.

🎤 How to Tell This Joke

Say "bogey man" with just a hint of spooky theatrics, then let the golf meaning settle in over the scare.

Perfect for:

  • After bogey-ing a hole when someone's visibly frustrated on the course
  • A Halloween golf tournament where the theming writes itself
  • On the 19th hole when someone's reviewing their scorecard with dismay

💡 Did You Know?

Sports humor is universal — researchers found that sports jokes are understood across cultures more easily than any other category of humor.

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