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Wolf
Format: Team and/or Individual

Number of Players: Four

Wolf begins on the first tee with players in a foursome establishing an order of play. Players will rotate that same order throughout the round - in other words, if you hit 1st on #1, you'll hit 2nd on #2, 3rd on #3, and so on. The player teeing off first is the Wolf. The players take turns playing the Wolf based on the rotation of the established tee off order.

After teeing off, the Wolf has the following options:

1) Choose one of the other three players as a partner for the hole based on the results of their tee shots, or

2) Play the hole alone against the other three players.

For example, the Wolf tees off first. Then, the second player in the rotation tees off. Based on the results of the second players drive, the Wolf has the option to select the second player as a partner or pass. Once the third player hits their tee shot, the second player is no longer eligible as a partner for the Wolf. Likewise, once the fourth player hits their drive, the third player is no longer eligible as a partner for the Wolf.

After the fourth player tees off, the Wolf must select the fourth player as a partner for the hole, or play the hole alone against the other three players. Wolf can be played low ball or low total.

Points are earned as follows:

  • Winning team:  2 points each player
  • Wolf wins playing alone: 3 points
  • Wolf loses playing alone: 2 points each for all other players

Scramble
Format: Team

Number of Players: 2, 3, 4

Scrambles are the all time favorite team game for special events and tournaments. Four member teams are the most common, but a scramble can also be played with two or three players per team.

In a scramble, each player tees off and the best drive is selected. The other team members will move their balls to the spot of the chosen drive and all players hit their second shot from this location. The best second shot is selected and the procedure is repeated until the ball is holed out.

Long drivers are beneficial to a team in this game, but short game skills are also necessary for posting competitive scores. Since putting plays a big part in a scramble, every player on a team has an opportunity to contribute.


Nines
Format: Individual

Number of Players: 3

Each hole has a total point value of nine points. Players earn points as follows:

  • Low score = 5 pts
  • 2nd lowest score = 3 pts
  • High score = 1 pt

In the event two players tie for low score, the two tied players receive 4 points each. When two players tie for high score, the tied players get 2 points each. If all three players tie for low score, each player gets 3 points.


Bingo, Bango, Bongo
Format: Individual

Number of Players:2, 3 or 4

Bingo, Bango, Bongo allows players to be competitive regardless of the differences in handicaps.

Each hole has three points available. Any monetary value desired may be assigned to each point. Points are earned as follows:

  • Bingo - 1st ball on the green = 1 point
  • Bango - Closest to the pin after everyone is on the green = 1 point
  • Bongo - First ball in the hole = 1 point

The player that is the furthest away must play first.

This is an excellent game to play for groups with a wide range of handicaps. High handicappers may do well if they have a good short game as good chipping or bunker play will keep them competitive for that second point (Bango).


Las Vegas
Format: Team

Number of Players: 4

Las Vegas begins with the foursome splitting into 2 teams - one twosome against the other. On each hole, the players on each team combine their net scores to make the lowest possible two-digit number. The betting points awarded per hole is determined by the difference between the two team scores.

For example, if on Team A, one player scores a 4 and the other makes a 5, the scores would be combined and their collective score would be 45. If Team B’s score was 55 (a 5 and a 5) then Team A would win the hole by 10 points.


Nassau

Format: Individual or Team

Number of Players: 2, 3, 4, more>

Nassau is one of the most popular gambling games on the golf course. A Nassau is made up of three matches. The front nine holes make up the first match, the back nine the second and the 18 hole total makes up the third.

The point value assigned to each match is equal and is determined prior to the round. For example, a "10-10-10" would indicate a $10 bet on the front nine, a $10 bet on the back, and a $10 bet on the entire 18 holes.

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