Golf Betting Games

Golf betting games

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Nines / 9-Point

Best for: 3

Handicaps: yes

A three-player points game where each hole is worth 9 points. Players split the points based on who has the best, second-best, and worst score on the hole.

Skins

Best for: 2-5

Handicaps: optional

A hole-by-hole game where the lowest unique score wins the skin. If players tie for low score, the skin usually carries over and makes the next hole worth more.

Stableford / Points

Best for: 2-5

Handicaps: yes

A points-based game where players earn points for net bogeys, pars, birdies, and better. Highest points win, or payouts can be based on point differences.

Quota

Best for: 2-5

Handicaps: yes

A points game where each player tries to beat their handicap-based target. Earn points for good holes, compare your total to your quota, and pay based on who finishes above or below expectations.

Chicago

Best for: 2-5

Handicaps: yes

A points game where each player starts with a target based on handicap. Earn points for good scores and try to finish above your starting number.

Banker

Best for: 3-5

Handicaps: optional

A hole-by-hole game where one player acts as the banker against the rest of the group. The banker tries to beat the field and collect from anyone they outscore.

Defender

Best for: 3-5

Handicaps: optional

A rotating challenge game where one player defends against the group on each hole. The defender wins if they hold off the other players and loses if someone beats them.

Rabbit

Best for: 3-5

Handicaps: optional

A chase-style game where a player earns the rabbit by winning a hole outright. Hold the rabbit through the right stretch of holes to win the bet.

Bingo Bango Bongo

Best for: 3-5

Handicaps: optional

A points game with three chances to score on every hole: first on the green, closest to the pin, and first in the hole. Fun for mixed-skill groups because every shot can matter.

Dots / Junk

Best for: 2-5

Handicaps: optional

A flexible side-bet game for bonus achievements like birdies, sandies, greenies, long drives, or three-putt penalties. Players earn or lose dots throughout the round.

Snake

Best for: 2-5

Handicaps: optional

A putting penalty game where the "snake" moves to whoever most recently three-putted. Whoever holds the snake at the end of the round owes the group.