Tournaments

Shoot out is played with one more team than holes being played (any number of holes can be played). For example, 19 teams would participate in an 18 hole match […]

In this side game a point is given to the first ball on the green, a point for closest to the hole, and a point for the first ball that […]

In this format there are 12 points available on each hole available to be won. The player with the lowest score in the group gets 6 points, the next lowest […]

Wolf is a popular betting game played in a best ball format with each player in the foursome taking turns being the Wolf for a hole. As the Wolf you […]

Defender is a great three player game that is especially effective when playing with guys of similar handicaps. Prior to teeing off the group must establish a rotation; Player A […]

Another great game for a threesome to employ. Six points are available on each hole with four points being awarded to the player with the best score, two points for […]

This game requires 3-4 players per team, minimum of two teams, to play in a best ball format. Each player plays their own ball with the twist being that each […]

While able to be used for two and three player teams, it is mostly used in four player teams and is the most common format for casual events or when […]

In a Chicago format players start the round with a negative number of points based on their handicap. Scratch golfers start at -39 with each handicap stroke over scratch adding […]

Most well known as the format formerly used in the PGA Tour event held at Castle Pines Golf Club near Denver, The International, a Modified Stableford awards extra value to […]

Nassau is a very simple, yet popular game. It consists of three matches; the front nine, the back nine, and the entire 18. The contest can be played using stroke […]

Also known as Foursomes, alternate shot is just what is sounds like. Teammates play just one ball between them and take turns hitting alternating shots until the ball is holed. Prior to […]

Also known as Four Ball when competing in match play, each player on the team plays their individual ball until holed. The best individual score made on the hole is posted as […]

Also known as Pinehurst, this 2 man-team format requires teammates to both tee off and then switch balls. After playing the second shots, the best ball is selected and an alternate […]

Daytona is like Sin City, but with a twist. In Daytona the worst score is put first unless one player scores par or better. For example, let's say the opening […]

Las Vegas is a fun game that really rewards birdies and at the same time can softenen the blow of a weaker player's score. Played in teams of two, the […]

In this format teammates scores are multiplied to create a team score. So if one player get a 5 and the other gets a 4, the team score is 20 […]

he same concept as a scramble is used, however the WORST shot each time has to be selected to play from. Therefore, if everyone on a team holes a putt […]

This is the match play version of Las Vegas. Players scores are combined to create a total score with the lowest score being the first number. So if one teammate […]