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Golf Betting Games: The Ultimate List

Whether you're playing for $5 with your buddies or a high-stakes match at your local club, here are the best betting games to keep things fun!

Golf Betting Games Beginning With ‘A

Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘A’.

Golf Betting Game: “Acey Ducey

Definition

Players bet a set amount at the beginning of the round. After teeing off, players have the option to bet double the original amount if their ball lands in a specific area designated as the "Acey Ducey" spot.

Usage

For today's round, we'll be using the Acey Ducey scoring format.

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Acey Ducey

Golf Betting Games: Acey Ducey

After teeing off, players have the option to bet double the original amount if their ball lands in a specific area designated as the "Acey Ducey" spot.

Golf Betting Games Beginning With ‘B

Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘B’.

Golf Betting Game: “Bingo Bango Bongo

Definition

Points are awarded for various achievements on each hole, such as being the first to reach the green, having the closest approach shot, and being the first to hole out. Points translate into monetary bets.

Usage

Let's play bingo bango bongo for $5 per point!

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Bingo Bango Bongo

Golf Betting Games: Bingo Bango Bongo

Points are awarded for various achievements on each hole, such as being the first to reach the green, closest approach shot, and being the first to hole out.

Golf Betting Games Beginning With ‘C

Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘C’.

Golf Betting Game: “Chicago

Definition

Players accumulate points based on their net scores (score minus handicap) on each hole. Bets are placed on the point totals, which can lead to various payout structures.

Usage

Since we are different skill levels, do you want to play Chicago for this round?

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Chicago

Golf Betting Games: Chicago

Players accumulate points based on their net scores (score minus handicap) on each hole.

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Golf Betting Games Beginning With ‘G

Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘G’.

Golf Betting Game: “Gruesomes

Definition

Teams of two players tee off, and opponents choose which ball the team must use for their next shot. The goal is to make it difficult for the opposing team. Bets are based on hole outcomes.

Usage

Let's spice things up a bit and play Gruesomes for this round!

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Gruesomes

Golf Betting Games: Gruesomes

Teams of two players tee off, and opponents choose which ball the team must use for their next shot.

Golf Betting Games Beginning With ‘H

Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘H’.

Golf Betting Game: “High-Low

Definition

Teams of two players compete. On each hole, the higher handicap player's net score is paired with the lower handicap player's net score to create a team score. Bets are placed on team scores.

Usage

Want to play high-low for a bit of money this round?

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High-Low

Golf Betting Games: High-Low

Teams of two players compete. On each hole, the higher handicap player's net score is paired with the lower handicap player's net score to create a team score.

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Golf Betting Games Beginning With ‘L

Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘L’.

Golf Betting Game: “Las Vegas

Definition

Players compete as partners against an opposing team. Scores of both partners are combined for a two-digit number, and the lower number is compared to the opponents' number for betting purposes.

Usage

Want to play Las Vegas for this round?

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Las Vegas

Golf Betting Games: Las Vegas

Players compete as partners against an opposing team. Scores of both partners are combined for a two-digit number.

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Golf Betting Games Beginning With ‘N

Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘N’.

Golf Betting Game: “Nassau

Definition

A common betting game divided into three matches: front nine, back nine, and overall 18 holes. Bets are placed on each match separately.

Usage

Let's keep it simple today and put a $10 nassau on each side.

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Nassau

Golf Betting Games: Nassau

A common betting game divided into three matches: front nine, back nine, and overall 18 holes. Bets are placed on each match separately.

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Golf Betting Games Beginning With ‘R

Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘R’.

Golf Betting Game: “Round Robin

Definition

Players rotate partners on each hole, resulting in different teams for every hole. Bets can be placed on each hole individually or on the overall outcome.

Usage

We've got a good group here today, so let's play Round Robin.

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Round Robin

Golf Betting Games: Round Robin

Players rotate partners on each hole, resulting in different teams for every hole. Bets can be placed on each hole individually or on the overall outcome.

Golf Betting Games Beginning With ‘S

Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘S’.

Golf Betting Game: “Sixes

Definition

Teams of two players compete, and the lower score between the partners is used. Bets are placed on the lower score for each hole.

Usage

Want to play sixes for this match?

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Sixes

Golf Betting Games: Sixes

Teams of two players compete, and the lower score between the partners is used. Bets are placed on the lower score for each hole.

Golf Betting Game: “Skins

Definition

Players compete for a "skin" on each hole. The player with the lowest score on a hole wins the skin. If multiple players tie for the lowest score, the skin carries over to the next hole. Generally, players throw money into a "pot" and that is equally allocated based on how many skins a player earns.

Usage

I made eagle and took a skin on that hole!

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Skins

Golf Betting Games: Skins

Players compete for a "skin" on each hole. The player with the lowest score on a hole wins the skin.

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Golf Betting Games Beginning With ‘W

Below are all the golf terms beginning with the letter ‘W’.

Golf Betting Game: “Wolf

Definition

Players take turns being the "Wolf," who chooses a partner or plays against the other three players on each hole. Bets are placed on individual hole outcomes.

Usage

Let's play Wolf for this match.

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Wolf

Golf Betting Games: Wolf

Players take turns being the "Wolf," who chooses a partner or plays against the other three players on each hole. Bets are placed on individual hole outcomes.

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