Posts Tagged ‘Reader Submitted’
The 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 MoreWhy I Love Golf – WSJ
I recently read a wonderful article in The Wall Street Journal written by Tim Carroll. [Read Here] Tim explains Why I Love Golf the same way I feel about it. So I sent Tim a fan letter and he was nice enough to respond. He loves golf games too! In his email, Tim shared a…
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.…
Read MoreThe 2+ Game (Birdies Rule)
Another game from Dave Watros played by Shadow Wood members. 2+ is a fun multi-group game that rewards good play. Teams of 2,3 or 4 compete in a net game where Birdies Rule with bonus points. The goal is for the team to get as far under par as possible for their final score. The…
Read MoreEd’s Murphy
My golf and travel buddy Ed introduced our group to this game during a trip to Tucson. Its a simple game that focuses on getting up and down. Before the round agree on a Murphy dollar value. To win a Murphy you declare that you can get up and down in two strokes from anywhere…
Read MoreShadow Wood 5 + 5
This game was submitted by Dave W. who hails from the Shadow Woods Golf Club in Bonita Springs, FL. 5 + 5 can be played with just a 2-some, but is a favorite multi-team game for the gang at Shadow Wood. The goal is to accumulate each players 10 best holes to combine in a…
Read MoreStep – Aside Scramble
If you love golf, you have no doubt played in a scramble tournament. We all know how that goes; each team hits their individual shots and then selects the best one. All teammates hit their next shot from that position. This pattern is followed until the ball is holed – each team hitting from the…
Read MoreTee Box Shuffle
If you are looking for a little variety in your betting games, try incorporating multiple tee boxes. The captain of the day can designate specific tees for specific holes in advance of the match. But an even better option is to have tees to be played determined on your last hole score. For example, everyone…
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