In golf most there are two main ways to start a tournament round – a rolling start or a shotgun start. A rolling start is much more traditional and based on a tee time system. While a shotgun start is when all golfers begin the round at the same time but start on different holes. …
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Golfers love to bet and there are a lot of gambling games to choose from. Whether it’s $1 side bet or $100, playing for money makes the game that much more interesting. Things can get even more interesting when a golf “press” comes into play. If you’ve played with some friends who enjoy gambling and golf, chances …
Is there anything better than leaving the golf course with cold hard cash in hand? Nope! Which is why you need to learn how to play skins in golf. Because even if you don’t have a great round you can still win big money – which doesn’t happen often in this game. Not to mention, …
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Some of my favorite moments on the golf course are playing in horse races. If you’re like a lot of golfers, chances are you’re a little confused about what horse racing has to do with golf. But we’re not actually talking about horses on an actual race track, instead it’s a golf format that is …
Have you ever been playing a round of golf when you see a pin location and think, “Was the greenskeeper mad when he cut the hole? Does he even like golfers or is he just out there to torture everyone?” Sometimes, a difficult pin position happens accidentally and part of playing golf. Other times, it’s …
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Tournament golf is unlike anything else. Golf is hard enough but add in the pressure of competition and it’s as exciting as riding a roller coaster. I’m not talking about a friendly competition or casual gambling games with friends either. But a real tournament where you have to putt everything out and follow the rules of golf. …
There are a million different reasons to love the crazy game of golf. But I would argue one of the top reasons is that it never gets old, as no two days are the same. Unlike baseball, football, or basketball, you can always play a different golf course to mix it up. Playing a new …
More than Stroke Play: The Different Types of Golf Games & Formats Read More »
When you think about a fivesome on the golf course what is your initial reaction? If you’re like most golfers you’re probably getting a little angry just thinking about it. Because playing golf with more than four players tends to slow down the pace of play. Since this is an issue of the game already …
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Golf is a game of tradition. One of the best traditions in this great game are member-guest tournaments that happen at each country club. While country clubs have evolved over the years, these types of tournaments remain synonymous with golf. A member-guest is much more than a few rounds of golf though. There’s gambling games, …
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A Chapman tournament is one of the most fun formats in golf. It’s a perfect mix of competition, teamwork but still a great challenge. A Chapman event is a lot easier than some formats (like foursomes) but more challenging than a shamble or scramble. Not to mention, it’s only a 2-person event, which means you …
