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
St. James Roll
Also called Roll Call
Earn a point for every opponent you beat on the hole, with a Roll Call that doubles the hole.
- Players
- 3–4 players, best with 4
- Play as
- Everyone for themselves
- Scorekeeping
- Medium
- Handicaps
- Handicaps optional
- Money
- Money optional
- Type
- Points Games
How to play
Play your own ball, gross or net. On each hole you bank one point for every player in the group you beat: beat all three for 3, two for 2, one for 1, none for 0 (in other words, 3-2-1-0 by finishing position). Before teeing off, any player without the honor may call Roll, doubling that hole's points. Settle pairwise at the end.
Scoring
Six points are available per hole in a foursome (3+2+1+0); ties split the points at stake between tied players. Multiply point differentials by an agreed unit, each player settling with each other player.
Variations
- Play without Roll Call as a straight 3-2-1-0 game
- Threesome version with 2-1-0
- Net play with strokes
Tips
- Roll on holes that suit you when you do not have the honor
- Beating one player still pays; avoid the last spot
- Keep a four-column tally
Every player is playing every other player on every hole.
Works with
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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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