Golf Games
A secret to game improvement
Golf side bets can be a great game improvement tool. There are many reasons to include side bets in your golf matches, but none are more valuable than the way a wager can help improve your game. How you say? Golf teachers tell us to “stay in the moment”, “one shot at a time”, “Focus…
Read MoreBINGO-BANGO-BONGO!
BINGO BANGO BONGO Win points by being in the right place at the right time. This challenge puts separate values on the long game, short game, and putting. Three points are up for grabs on each hole. Points are assigned a dollar amount before the match begins. The nature of this game requires following proper…
Read MoreEgo – Scarcity – or Purist?
Is it just me, or do you find three kinds of golfers when playing side games? There are those who; 1) have great egos regarding a low handicap (forgetting to post bad rounds), 2) those who see their handicap as a scarcity tool…… trying to keep a high handicap to win more bets (never making…
Read MoreTOURNAMENT FUN
Try adding this clever addition to your golf tournament. It’s an excellent game to offer sponsors. Par 3 Poker awards random poker cards to each team players who land on the green with their tee shots on all Par 3s. (green in regulation). Teams accumulate cards on each Par 3 and then use them to…
Read MoreLet it Ride
Let it Ride The basics of this game is in two parts; 1) earning points on a hole and 2) risking those points on the next hole. To start the game, decide on a scoring point system much like a Stableford format: Bogey = 1 point Par = 2 points Birdie = 3 points Eagle…
Read MoreThe Banker
Banker is a unique kind of side bet game because it is played one hole at a time and may start or be discontinued on any hole. Like most betting games it is best played using net handicap scores. One person is declared The Banker for each hole and the other players individually bet against…
Read MoreHammer
The game Hammer gives individual or team players in match play the ability to double a bet at any time. Some say that sounds like a “Press”? Not exactly, a Press is a civilized bet where you can double the amount of the wager at the beginning of any hole. There are usually restrictions about…
Read MoreOozies – from Scotland
On my recent trip to Scotland I spoke to many players and caddies about golf betting games. I learned that unlike Americans, the Scots mostly play traditional games like Best Ball, or Stableford. Not much beyond that. Looks like Great Games For Golfers may need to help bring a little spice to their side bets!…
Read MoreTwelve Point
Contributor: T. Gerot Name of your game: Twelve Point Number of golfers needed to play your game? (4) Detailed game description including how to keep score: Within your foursome there is two teams of two golfers competing against one another and is played with a Nassau format. (Front/Back/Total) My group usually bets $5-$5-$5 or $10-$10-$10…
Read MoreDave’s Game
Dave E. of Tigard, Oregon submitted this game. He is the winner of this months game submission contest and will receive a dozen ProV golf balls. He’s quite proud of his hole-in-one featured in the photo! If you want a simple easy game, this is it. Just keep track of each other’s pars or better.…
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