Points-Based Golf Games
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How to Play Tug of War: A Back and Forth 2v2 Betting Game
Tug of War is golf’s three-point game: four players, three points a hole, and stakes that rise every time the match crosses zero. Rules, strategy, and handicaps. read more
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Wingman: The NEW 2v2 Golf Game Where Every Hole Is a Gut Check
A 2v2 golf game where you commit one partner’s score before anyone tees off, split nine holes each, and bail out of blow-ups with two wingman passes. read more
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How to Play St. James Roll: The Golf Betting Game Where Low Scores Cash In
St. James Roll is a per-hole points betting game for 3 to 4 players. Here are the full rules, the dot scoring, the Roll Call doubling twist, and how to settle up. read more
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Chicago Golf Game: How to Play the Quota Format That Levels Every Handicap
Chicago is a quota-based golf betting game where every player chases a personal point target set by their handicap. Full rules, scoring grid, variations, and the strategy that separates players who clear their hurdle from the ones still grinding for it on 18. read more
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How to Play Defender Golf: Rules, Scoring & Why It’s the Best Golf Game for a Threesome
Defender is a 3-player golf game where one player takes on the other two alone every hole. Full rules, standard scoring, and a cleaner alternate version. read more
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Daytona Golf: The 2-vs-2 Betting Golf Game That Punishes Blow-Ups
Daytona golf rules: the 2-vs-2 Vegas variant where failing to make par flips your score against you. Scoring, examples, FAQ, and how it differs from Vegas. read more
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Modified Stableford: Complete Scoring System and Rules (with Examples)
Learn how Modified Stableford scoring works — the aggressive PGA Tour points system used at the Barracuda Championship. read more
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How to Play Hammer Golf: The Doubling Bet You Can Drop at Any Moment
Hammer is a match-play betting game where any player can double the bet at any point during a hole — even after a shot is in the air. Full rules, scoring, variations, and how it differs from a Nassau press. read more
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How to Play Bogey Tax: The 4-Player Golf Game Where Every Bogey Costs You
Bogey Tax is the original 4-player golf game where every stroke over par costs you cash. $2 per bogey, winner takes the pot. read more
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Bisque Golf: The Match Play Twist Where You Pick Your Spots
In Bisque, you get your full handicap as free strokes and you choose where they land. One per hole, declared before tee-off, gone when you use them. Most groups have never played it. The ones who try it usually keep it in the bag. read more
