Bingo Bango Bongo
Also called BBB, Bingle Bangle Bungle
Three points a hole: first on the green, closest to the pin, first in the hole.
2–6 players · best with 3–4Points GamesEveryone for themselvesEasy to scoreNo handicaps needed
How to play →Points Games · Betting Games
Let It Ride
Also called Ride It, Bank or Ride
Earn points per hole and choose to bank them or let them ride for double next hole.
- Players
- 2+ players
- Play as
- Everyone for themselves
- Scorekeeping
- Medium
- Handicaps
- Handicaps recommended
- Money
- Money optional
- Type
- Points Games
How to play
Play your own ball, net. After each hole you earn points for your score and must decide whether to bank them (safe) or let them ride, doubling the accumulated stake on the next hole. A net double bogey or worse while riding wipes out everything unbanked. Highest banked total after 18 wins.
Scoring
Net bogey 5, par 15, birdie 30, eagle 60. Each consecutive ride doubles, so a streak of pars riding for three holes is worth far more than banking each one. Pay per point or a pot to the top total.
Variations
- Par as the minimum scoring hole (bogeys 0)
- Adjustable multipliers
- Full course handicap net play
Tips
- Bank before holes with water or OB
- Ride on short par 5s and easy holes
- Track banked vs riding points separately
Casino-style risk management on every green.
Works with
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Related games
Nines (5-3-1)
Also called Nine Point Game, 9s, Nine Points
Threesome game splitting 9 points a hole: 5 for low, 3 for middle, 1 for high.
3 players only · best with 3Points GamesEveryone for themselvesEasy to score
How to play →Stableford
Also called Points Play, Stableford Points, Points
Score points per hole against net par; highest total wins.
Any number, solo tooPoints GamesEasy to score
How to play →Chicago
Also called 39s, Thirty-Nines, Chicago Quota
Stableford-style points chased against a personal quota of 39 minus your handicap.
Any number, solo tooPoints GamesEveryone for themselvesEasy to scoreHandicaps required
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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