Here are some fun golf games to try with friends that add a little competition and variety to your rounds:
1. Wolf
- Players: 4
- How to Play: On each hole, one player is the "Wolf." The Wolf decides after each player's tee shot whether to partner with them or play solo against the group. If the Wolf goes solo and wins, they get more points. If they lose, the others score.
- Scoring: Points vary (e.g., 1 for a team win, 2 for solo win). Rotate who’s the Wolf each hole for fair play.
2. Skins
- Players: 2 or more
- How to Play: Each hole is worth one “skin” or point, and the player with the lowest score on a hole wins that skin. If there’s a tie, the skin carries over to the next hole, making it more valuable.
- Scoring: Whoever has the most skins at the end wins. If there’s a tie on the last hole, continue until someone wins outright.
3. Best Ball
- Players: 4 (2 teams of 2)
- How to Play: Each player plays their own ball, but only the best score from each team counts. The team with the lowest score on each hole wins that hole.
- Scoring: Track wins per hole or use points for a full 18-hole tally.
4. Bingo Bango Bongo
- Players: 2 or more
- How to Play: Points are given for three things on each hole: Bingo – first on the green, Bango – closest to the pin once everyone is on the green, Bongo – first to hole out. Play proceeds in order of distance from the pin.
- Scoring: Each “Bingo,” “Bango,” and “Bongo” is worth a point. Highest total points wins.
5. Vegas
- Players: 4 (2 teams of 2)
- How to Play: Each player’s score is combined to make a team score by using both players' numbers as digits. For example, if one team scores 4 and 5, their total is 45. The other team does the same. Lower team score wins.
- Scoring: The difference between the two scores (e.g., 45 vs. 34, a difference of 11 points) goes to the winning team. Add up total points across 18 holes.
6. Snake
- Players: 2 or more
- How to Play: This is a putting game. The last person to three-putt on any hole becomes the “snake” and must put money into a pot (or assign points).
- Scoring: At the end of the game, the person with the most recent three-putt (the snake) pays out the pot or loses.
7. Nassau
- Players: 2 or more
- How to Play: This game splits the round into three matches: front nine, back nine, and full 18. Players compete in each segment for a set amount of money or points.
- Scoring: Whoever wins each segment earns the points or money for that segment.
These games can be a great way to add variety and a little friendly competition to your round, keeping everyone engaged and adding an extra layer of strategy!