Game Formats
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Banker is a golf betting game that rotates the role of the “Banker”, who is essentially the “house” and plays against the rest of the group. The Banker sets the stakes for each hole, and winnings/losses are determined based on individual hole results.
Nassau is one of the most popular golf betting formats because it breaks a round into three separate bets, giving players multiple chances to win money (or points). Instead of one long match, Nassau splits the game into three segments, which keeps the competition exciting throughout.
Nines is a fun and strategic golf betting game typically played in a foursome where 9 points are available to be won on each hole. Players earn points based on their ranking on each hole, and the player with the most points at the end of the round wins.
Skins is a classic and competitive golf betting game where each hole is worth a certain amount of money or points (the “skin”), and players compete to win each hole outright. If no player wins a hole outright, the skin carries over to the next hole, making for exciting high-stakes moments.
Wolf is a fun and strategic golf betting game played in groups of four. It involves rotating roles, risk-reward decision-making, and strategic alliances during each hole. The objective is to earn the most points by choosing whether to play solo or as part of a team.
Vegas is a golf betting game played in teams of two where partners combine their scores in a unique way. Instead of adding them together, the scores are paired numerically to create a two-digit number. The goal is to have the lowest combined score, as lower numbers win money from the opposing team.
Stableford is a golf scoring system that rewards points for scores on each hole instead of counting total strokes. The goal is to score the most points, rather than having the lowest total strokes. This format encourages aggressive play because bad holes don’t ruin an entire round.