Nassau
Also called 2-2-2, 5-5-5, Best Nassau
Three match-play bets in one: front nine, back nine and overall 18, with presses for double-or-nothing.
2–4 players · best with 2, 4Betting GamesEasy to scoreMoney game
How to play →Betting Games
Heads & Tails
Also called Heads and Tails, Coin Flip Wolf
Three players flip coins on every tee to decide 2v1 or everyone for themselves.
- Players
- 3 players only, best with 3
- Play as
- One vs. the group
- Scorekeeping
- Easy
- Handicaps
- Handicaps optional
- Money
- Money optional
- Type
- Betting Games
How to play
On each tee all three players flip a coin. If two match and one differs, the odd player plays alone against the pair's better ball. If all three match, the hole is 1v1v1. Sides reset every hole. Score each hole as a net match with points to the winner(s).
Scoring
Points-based, e.g. 1 point per player beaten or an agreed value per hole; the solo player collects from both when winning 2v1. Highest total after 18 wins the differential.
Variations
- Use Defender-style points (2 for a solo win, 1 each for the pair)
- Odd player tees off last
- Skins-style carryover on ties
Tips
- Cleanest team game for a threesome with no partner choice arguments
- Agree how three-way ties pay
- Keep flips visible
Random alliances every hole and no bad feelings about picks.
Works with
Each link opens every game that works for that number of players.
Related games
Skins
Also called Skins Game, Cuts, Syndicates
Each hole is worth a skin; outright low score wins it, ties carry the value forward.
2+ players · best with 3–5Betting GamesEveryone for themselvesEasy to scoreMoney game
How to play →Wolf
Also called Wolf Match, Lone Wolf, Wolfman
Rotating Wolf watches drives, then picks a partner or goes it alone against everyone for bigger points.
3–5 players · best with 4Betting GamesRotating partnersMedium to scoreMoney game
How to play →Vegas
Also called Las Vegas, Daytona
Partners' scores are paired into a two-digit number; the difference between teams is the points won.
4 players only · best with 4Betting GamesPartners (2 v 2)Medium to scoreMoney game
How to play →Sources
Rules reflect the version most groups play, cross-checked across these sources. House rules vary; agree yours on the first tee.
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