Most Popular Golf $ Games

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🏌️‍♂️ The Classics

1. Nassau

The “go-to” golf bet. A Nassau is actually three bets in one: the front nine, the back nine, and the overall 18. A $10 Nassau means you’re playing for $10 on each segment. Even if you start slow, you can still win the back nine or the overall — so no one’s out of it early.

2. Skins

Every hole has a set value called a “skin.” Win the hole outright and you win the skin. If two or more tie, the skin carries over until someone wins. That means a routine par-3 could suddenly be worth a stack if earlier holes were tied.

3. Wolf

This one’s all about strategy and alliances. Each hole, one player is the “Wolf.” After everyone drives, the Wolf decides whether to pick a partner for that hole or “go Lone Wolf” and take on the group solo. Wins as the Lone Wolf pay double, but the pressure is all on you.

💸 Per-Hole Wagers

4. Vegas

Teams of two combine their scores into a two-digit number (the lower score goes first). Example: if you and your partner shoot 4 and 5, your score is 45. Opponents shoot 3 and 6? They’re 36. The difference is your points for the hole. Big swings, big fun.

5. Bingo Bango Bongo

This game levels the playing field with three points per hole:

• First on the green = Bingo

• Closest to the pin once all are on = Bango

• First to hole out = BongoIt’s not about being the lowest scorer — everyone has a chance to win.

6. Snake

Nobody wants to be the Snake. The last person to 3-putt carries the Snake until someone else 3-putts. At the end of the round, the Snake pays up the agreed pot. Adds a little sweat to those knee-knockers.

🎯 Point-Based Games

7. Stableford

Instead of counting strokes, you earn points: bogey = 1, par = 2, birdie = 3, eagle = 4. Blow up a hole? No big deal — just move on. Birdies and eagles are worth more than grinding out bogeys, so it keeps the game aggressive and fun.

8. The Dot Game (Junk)

This side game rewards “extras” like birdies, sand saves, closest to the pin, long drive, or even fairways hit. Every dot is worth money or points. It’s a great way to keep everyone engaged, even if the main match isn’t going their way.

🍻 Group Favorites

9. Hammer

At any point on a hole, a player can “hammer,” doubling the bet. The opponent must accept the new stakes or forfeit the hole. It’s golf’s version of poker bluffing — pressure, pride, and sometimes pure chaos.

10. Round Robin (Hollywood)

Partners rotate every six holes, so you’re not stuck with the same teammate all day. Keeps it fresh and spreads the love.

Final Thoughts

The beauty of golf gambling games is that there’s something for everyone. Want a serious competition? Play Nassau or Skins. Prefer laughs and side bets? Go with Bingo Bango Bongo or Snake. Looking for strategy? Wolf or Hammer will keep you sharp.

No matter which game you choose, the real win is the extra energy it brings to your round — and the stories you’ll tell at the 19th hole.