Tony Miles
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Best Ball vs. Better Ball Golf: Is There Actually a Difference?
Best ball and better ball are the same game — mostly. The naming is where the confusion lives. Here’s the clean breakdown of what each term means, what the USGA actually calls it, and how to play the format without arguing about it on the first tee. read more
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Golf Etiquette: The Complete Guide to Not Being That Guy on the Course
Golf etiquette is the unwritten code that separates players who get invited back from players who don’t. Here’s everything you need to know before you step on the course. read more
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How to Play Murphys Golf: The Side Bet That Rewards Short Game Studs
Murphys is the golf betting game where you call your shot before you hit it. Declare the up-and-down from off the green, get it in two, and collect from everyone who took the bet. Miss, and you’re paying out. Pure confidence, zero hiding. read more
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How to Play the Snake Golf Game: The Three-Putt Betting Game That Bites Back
The Snake golf game is a three-putt side bet where the last player to three-putt pays the group. Learn the rules, betting structures, variations, and strategies. read more
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Golf Games for 4 Players: 30 Foursome Formats Every Golfer Should Know
Tired of playing the same round every weekend? Here are 18 golf games built for foursomes — from classic betting formats to team games and points systems that keep every hole interesting. read more
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How to Play Split Sixes: The Ultimate Golf Game for Three Players
Learn how to play Split Sixes golf — the three-player betting game where 6 points are up for grabs every hole. Rules, scoring, tie-breakers, variations, and payout examples included. read more
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Golf Penalties Explained: Every Stripe, Stake, and Situation Made Simple
Red stake? Yellow stake? White line? If your foursome has ever stood around a penalty area waiting for someone to confidently say the wrong thing, this guide is for you. We break down every penalty situation on the course — what the stakes and lines mean, how to take proper relief, and how to score… read more
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Golf Handicaps: How to Calculate Your Golf Handicap the Right Way
Most golfers either don’t have a handicap, don’t know how it’s actually calculated, or are walking around with the wrong number. We break down the WHS formula step by step, explain the difference between Handicap Index, Course Handicap, and Playing Handicap — then hand you a free calculator that does the math for you. read more
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How to Play Low Ball Low Total: The 2-vs-2 Golf Game Where Every Shot Matters
Low Ball Low Total is a 2-vs-2 team format where two points are up for grabs on every hole: one for the lowest individual score (low ball) and one for the lowest combined team score (low total). It’s the perfect format for foursomes who want a team game with a little more action than standard read more
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How to Play Flaps: The Golf Betting Game That Rewards the Gutsy Chip
Flaps is the golf betting game where confidence meets consequence — call “flap” while your chip is still in the air and bet you’ll hole the next putt. Get the full rules, variations, and strategies here. read more
