Traditional Golf Games
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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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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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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
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How to Play 6-6-6 Golf (Round of Three): The Format That Changes Every 6 Holes
6-6-6 is a team format where the game itself changes every six holes. Same teams, three different formats — Best Ball, Scramble, Alternate Shot. Win two of three and you take the round. read more
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How to Play Nines Golf (5-3-1): The Best 3-Player Betting Game for Threesomes
Nines (also called 5-3-1 or the 9-point game) is the go-to format for threesomes. Full rules, scoring, variations, and strategy for the best 3-player golf betting game. read more
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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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How to Play Alternate Shot Golf (Foursomes): The Format That Separates Real Partners from Riding Buddies
Alternate shot — also called foursomes — is a two-person team format where partners share a single ball, taking turns hitting shots until the hole is complete. One player hits all tee shots on odd-numbered holes, the other hits all tee shots on even-numbered holes, and you alternate every shot in between. This is the read more
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How to Play Stroke Play: Rules and Strategies for Low Scores
Stroke play is golf in its purest form. Learn the rules, scoring, and strategy you need to avoid big numbers and post your lowest score. read more
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Match Play Golf Rules Explained: How to Play and Win More Matches
Match play is one of golf’s most prominent formats, played hole-by-hole instead of total score. Here’s how it works. read more
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How to Play Four-Ball: Official Rules, Strategy & Scoring Guide
Four-Ball pairs teammates, each playing their own ball, with the best score counting. Simple, strategic, and fun. read more
