Golf Guides
Rules, scoring, and how to settle up — explained clearly.
- How to Play Skins in Golf — Rules & Scoring ExplainedLearn how skins games work in golf — scoring, carry-overs, and how to settle up. Includes a worked example.
- How to Play Stableford in Golf — Points System ExplainedLearn how Stableford scoring works in golf — points per hole, net vs. gross, and a worked example. Score points, not strokes.
- How to Play Match Play in Golf — Scoring & Rules ExplainedLearn how match play scoring works in golf — up, down, all square, dormie, and concessions. Includes a worked example.
- How to Play Bingo Bango Bongo — Golf's Points Game ExplainedLearn how Bingo Bango Bongo works in golf — three points per hole, strict order of play, and why bad golfers can still win. Includes a worked example.
- How to Play a Nassau in Golf — Bets, Presses & Scoring ExplainedLearn how the Nassau golf bet works — front nine, back nine, overall, and presses. Includes a worked example.
- How to Play a Golf Scramble — Team Format ExplainedLearn how a golf scramble works — everyone hits, the team plays the best shot, repeat. Includes rules, a worked example, and common variations.
- How to Play Best Ball in Golf — Four-Ball Scoring ExplainedLearn how best ball (four-ball) works in golf — each player plays their own ball, only the lowest score counts. Includes a worked example.
- How to Play Foursome (Alternate Shot) in Golf — Rules ExplainedLearn how foursome (alternate shot) golf works — one ball per team, alternating strokes, and handicap allowances. Includes a worked example.
- How to Play Chapman (Pinehurst) in Golf — Rules ExplainedLearn how the Chapman format (Pinehurst System) works in golf — both tee off, swap balls, pick the best, then alternate. Includes a worked example.
- How to Play Stroke Play in Golf — Gross vs. Net Scoring ExplainedLearn how stroke play scoring works in golf — total strokes, gross vs. net scores, and handicaps. Includes a worked example.
- How to Play Wolf in Golf — Rules, Partners & Hammer ExplainedLearn how the Wolf golf game works — rotating captain, partner selection, Lone Wolf, and the Hammer. Includes a worked example.
- How to Play Köpenhamnare — The Swedish 3-Player Golf FormatLearn how Köpenhamnare works — a Swedish golf format for three players, splitting 6 points per hole. Includes a worked example.
- How to Play Four-Ball Match Play in Golf — Rules ExplainedLearn how four-ball match play works — two teams of two, each plays their own ball, best net score per team wins the hole. Includes a worked example.
- Calcutta Golf Explained — Auction Rules, Prize Pool & PayoutsLearn how a Calcutta auction works in golf — bidding on players or teams, prize pool splits, half-back rules and how to run one fairly. Includes a worked example.
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