The rules
How to play golf betting games
Every game Birdie Bank keeps score for, how it plays and how the money works. Pick one and play it with your group today.
Classics
Head to head
Team
- ScrambleOne ball per team, best shot every time. 2–8 players · 2–4 teams.
- Best ballTwo teams, and the best score on each hole counts. 4–8 players · 2 v 2 up to 4 v 4.
- ShamblePlay from the best drive, then everyone plays their own ball. 4–8 players · 2 v 2 up to 4 v 4.
- Alternate shotPartners take turns hitting one ball. Also called foursomes. 4 players · 2 v 2.
- ChapmanBoth drive, swap balls, keep one and alternate in. 4 players · 2 v 2.
Full round
Points
- Nines5-3-1: nine points a hole for a threesome. 3 players exactly.
- Aces & DeucesLow wins from everyone, high pays everyone. 3–4 players.
- Bingo Bango BongoFirst on, closest in, first in the hole. 2–8 players.
- DotsGreenies, sandies, chip-ins: junk that pays. 2–8 players.
- RabbitWin a hole to catch the rabbit, hold it at the turn. 2–8 players.
- SnakeThree-putt and you hold the snake. Pass it on. 2–8 players.
Side games
Not sure what to play?
Skins works for any group size, Nassau is the classic for two to four, and Wolf is the best game for a foursome.
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