Aggregate Team Score is a true team based competition that counts multiple scores per hole. Don't let your partner(s) down!

Playing Rules

• Each player plays their own ball
• Can be played as stroke play or match play
• With teams of 3 or 4, we recommend playing Modified Aggregate Team Score

Scoring

Match Play - Each team records the combined net score from their players and the team with the lowest score wins the hole

• Front 9: Team with the most holes won, wins
• Back 9: Team with the most holes won, wins
• Overall 18: Team with the most holes won, wins

Stroke Play - Each team records the combined net scores from their players on every hole

Front 9: Team with the lowest total score, wins

Back 9: Team with the lowest total score, wins

Overall 18: Team with the lowest total score, wins

Match Setup

2v2 Match Composition

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 2 from the same team

3v3 or 4v4 Match Composition

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 3 or 4 from the same team

Modified Aggregate Team Score

• In 3v3 or 4v4 matches, instead of using every player’s score, only count the best two or three

Handicap Application

• Played with standard handicap strokes

Alternate shot will pressure test any friendship as you take turns hitting shots. Reap the rewards of your partners great shots and pay the price for their miscues!

Playing Rules

• Not the standard alternate shot, this version allows each player to hit a full amount of shots instead of every other shot
• In general, players alternate shots on two separate golf balls with their playing partner
• Each player hits a tee shot on every hole
• After the tee shot, each golfer plays the second shot from their playing partners ball, thus alternating shots on each ball
• The alternating of shots continues until each ball is in the hole
• Can be played as stroke play or match play

Scoring

• Alternate Shot can be played using any game scoring method, for example: Better Ball, Aggregate Team Score or Stableford. Refer to each game’s scoring details for playing instruction

Match Setup

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 2 from the same team

Modified Alternate Shot (1 Ball)

• Standard alternate shot, this version reduces the number of shots each player hits by playing every other shot on just one ball
• In general, only one golf ball is played between the two players on the same team and they alternate shots
• Each team has one player hit a tee shot on every hole, alternating each hole
• The second player on the team then hits the second shot
• The first player then hits the third shot, and the alternating of shots continues until the ball is in the hole
• Regardless of which golfer finished the hole, tee shots alternate each hole so both players hit nine tee shots
• Can be played as stroke play or match play

Handicap Application

• Played with standard handicap strokes

Better Ball is a great game to play with a partner that only uses one score per hole. Go ahead and blow up a few holes, your partner can save you!

Playing Rules

• Each player plays their own ball
• Can be played as stroke play or match play

Scoring

Match Play - Each team records the single lowest net score from their players and the team with the lowest score wins the hole

• Front 9: Team with the most holes won, wins
• Back 9: Team with the most holes won, wins
• Overall 18: Team with the most holes won, wins

Stroke Play - Each team records the single lowest net score from their players on every hole

• Front 9: Team with the lowest total score, wins
• Back 9: Team with the lowest total score, wins
• Overall 18: Team with the lowest total score, wins

Match Setup

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 2 from the same team

Handicap Application

• Played with standard handicap strokes

Cheetah is a fun game for all skill levels that combines individual scoring and team scoring.

Playing Rules

• Each player plays their own ball
• Played as a "dots" accumulation game
• With teams of 3 or 4, we recommend playing Modified Cheetah

Scoring

Each team records two scores per hole:

• Score 1 = Lowest individual net score
• Score 2 = Combined net scores from all team players

Up to two dots are awarded per hole: 

• Team with the lowest individual score receives one dot
• Team with the lowest combined score receives one dot

Front 9: Team with the most dots, wins

Back 9: Team with the most dots, wins

Overall 18: Team with the most dots, wins

Match Setup

2v2 Match Composition

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 2 from the same team

3v3 or 4v4 Match Composition

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 3 or 4 from the same team

Modified Cheetah

• In 3v3 or 4v4 matches, instead of using every golfer’s score for Score 2, only count the best two or three

Handicap Application

• Played with standard handicap strokes

Scotch is a partner based points game. With five points available on every hole, matches can swing from one hole to the next.

Playing Rules

Every hole has five points allocated, one for each of the following scoring metrics:

• Low net individual score
• Low net combined score of all team players
• Lowest total team putts
• Closest to the pin in regulation
• Any golfer on team makes a net birdie

Ties on any scoring metrics result in 0 points for both teams for that metric

• For example, if on any hole both teams record the same low net score, rather than both teams receiving 1 point, both teams receive 0 points

Optional “Sweep”

• If any team wins all five points, the total points won doubles to 10 for that hole

Feel free to add, remove or modify the scoring metrics

• For example, receive a point for getting up and down for par from off the green in regulation

Scoring

Each team records the number of points won on every hole

• Front 9: Team with the most points, wins
• Back 9: Team with the most points, wins
• Overall 18: Team with the most points, wins

Match Setup

2v2 Match Composition

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 2 from the same team

Handicap Application

• Played with standard handicap strokes

The ultimate low pressure, fun for everybody game, a Scramble allows you to choose the best shot from your team on every shot. Great format for the second round of a day or a round full of drinks and good times.

Playing Rules

• Each player hits a tee shot on every hole, and the team selects the best tee shot
• Each player from the team plays the next shot from where the selected best shot came to rest
• This continues until the ball is holed out by one player on the team
• For shots not on the green, the ball may be placed within one club length of where the original shot came to rest, no closer to the hole
• For shots on the green, the ball may be placed within one scorecard length of where the original shot came to rest, no closer to the hole
• The “cut” of grass or surface the best selected shot came to rest on may not be changed or improved for the subsequent shot (ex: bunker, rough, woods)
• Optional twist: require a minimum number of tee shots to be used from each member of the team
• Can be played as stroke play or match play

Scoring

Match Play - Each team records their score and the team with the lowest score wins the hole

• Front 9: Team with the most holes won, wins
• Back 9: Team with the most holes won, wins
• Overall 18: Team with the most holes won, wins

Stroke Play - Each team records their score on every hole

• Front 9: Team with the lowest total score, wins
• Back 9: Team with the lowest total score, wins
• Overall 18: Team with the lowest total score, wins

Match Setup

2v2 Match Composition

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 2 from the same team

3v3 or 4v4 Match Composition

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 3 or 4 from the same team

Handicap Application

We recommend, where possible and equitable, to not use handicaps in a Scramble

If handicaps are used:

• Team Handicap is calculated as the sum up each golfer’s handicap divided by the team size 
• Calculate the difference between the two team’s handicaps
• Handicap strokes are awarded to the higher handicap team and equal to the difference in team handicaps

Shamble takes the pressure off tee shots with each team selecting their best tee ball. From there, play your own ball and go as low as you can for your team!

Playing Rules

• Each player hits a tee shot on every hole, and the team selects the best tee shot
• Each player plays their second shot with their own ball from that spot and continues playing their own ball until it is in the hole
• For second shots not on the green, the ball may be placed within one club length of where the original shot came to rest, no closer to the hole
• For second shots on the green, the ball may be placed within one scorecard length of where the original shot came to rest, no closer to the hole
• For second shots, the “cut” of grass or surface the best selected tee shot came to rest on may not be changed or improved for the subsequent shot (ex: bunker, rough, woods)
• Optional twist: require a minimum number of tee shots to be used from each member of the team
• Can be played as stroke or match play

Scoring

Match Play - Each team records the combined net score from their players and the team with the lowest score wins the hole

• Front 9: Team with the most holes won, wins
• Back 9: Team with the most holes won, wins
• Overall 18: Team with the most holes won, wins

Stroke Play - Each team records the combined net scores from their players on every hole

• Front 9: Team with the lowest total score, wins
• Back 9: Team with the lowest total score, wins
• Overall 18: Team with the lowest total score, wins

Match Setup

2v2 Match Composition

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 2 from the same team

3v3 or 4v4 Match Composition

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 3 or 4 from the same team

Modified Shamble

• In 3v3 or 4v4 matches, instead of using every player’s score, only count the best two or three

Handicap Application

We recommend, where possible and equitable, to not use handicaps in a Shamble

If handicaps are used:

• Each golfer’s handicap is 50% of their normal handicap
• Handicaps are reduced because each golfer plays from the best tee shot instead of their own
• Handicap strokes are given following the standard handicap process

Singles is the epitome of golf competition. Typically saved for the final round, Singles is all about you and your opponent. May the best golfer win!

Playing Rules

• Each player plays their own ball
• We strongly recommend match play, but can also be played as stroke play

Scoring

Match Play - Each player records their net score and the lowest score wins the hole

• Front 9: Golfer with the most holes won, wins
• Back 9: Golfer with the most holes won, wins
• Overall 18: Golfer with the most holes won, wins

Stroke Play - Each player records their net score on every hole

• Front 9: Golfer with the lowest score, wins
• Back 9: Golfer with the lowest score, wins
• Overall 18: Golfer with the lowest score, wins

Match Setup

1v1 Match Composition

• Number of Teams: 2
• Players per Team: 1

Handicap Application

• Played with standard handicap strokes

Stableford is a net scoring team game where everybody contributes points per hole. Good scores are rewarded while explosions are penalized.

Playing Rules

• Each player plays their own ball
• Played as a points accumulation game

Scoring

• Condor: 6 points
• Albatross: 5 points
• Eagle: 4 points
• Birdie: 3 points
• Par: 2 points
• Bogey: 1 point
• Double Bogey: 0 points
• Triple Bogey+: -1 points

Front 9: Team with the most points, wins

Back 9: Team with the most points, wins

Overall 18: Team with the most points, wins

Match Setup

2v2 Match Composition

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 2 from the same team

3v3 or 4v4 Match Composition

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 3 or 4 from the same team

Modified Stableford

• In 3v3 or 4v4 matches, instead of using golfer's points, only count the best two or three

Handicap Application

• Played with standard handicap strokes

Get your calculators out! Umbrella is a progressive points game, played with a partner, where holes become more valuable the deeper into the match you are.

Playing Rules

Every hole has five points allocated, one for each of the following scoring metrics:

• Low net individual score
• Low net combined score of all team players
• Green in regulation for teammate 1
• Green in regulation for teammate 2
• Any golfer on team makes a net birdie

Points for each scoring metric are equal to the hole number being played

• For example, on the 1st hole, all scoring metrics are worth 1 point
• On the 15th hole, all scoring metrics are worth 15 points

Ties on any scoring metrics result in 0 points for both teams

• For example, if on the 7th hole both teams record the same low net score, rather than both teams receiving 7 points, both teams receive 0 points

Umbrella - if any team sweeps all five scoring metrics on a hole, the total points double on that hole

• For example, if on the 5th hole one team wins all 25 points, the total points won for that hole doubles to 50

Feel free to add, remove or modify the scoring metrics

• For example, receive points for getting up and down for par from off the green in regulation

Scoring

Each team records the number of points won on every hole

• Front 9: Team with the most points, wins
• Back 9: Team with the most points, wins
• Overall 18: Team with the most points, wins

Match Setup

2v2 Match Composition

• Number of Teams: 2 
• Players per Team: 2 from the same team

Handicap Application

• Played with standard handicap strokes