Betting Guide

Learn how each golf bet works

Golf Betting 101

Golf betting adds excitement to every round. Whether you're playing a casual Nassau with friends or a competitive Skins game, understanding the rules is key. Below you'll find a detailed breakdown of every bet type available on the platform, including how they work, press rules, and real examples.

Quick Reference
Bet TypeBest ForPlayersDifficulty
NassauCasual rounds2Beginner
Match PlayHead-to-head2Beginner
And OneCompetitive2Intermediate
SkinsGroups2+Beginner
WolfFoursomes4Advanced
Bingo Bango BongoMixed skills2+Beginner
Short GrassBall strikers2Intermediate

Nassau

Beginner

The most popular golf bet — three bets in one.

How It Works

  • •A Nassau is actually three separate bets: Front 9, Back 9, and Overall 18.
  • •Each of the three bets is worth the agreed-upon stakes amount.
  • •For example, a $5 Nassau means $5 on the front, $5 on the back, and $5 on the overall — a maximum of $15 at risk.
  • •The player with the lower net score on each segment wins that bet.
  • •If the scores are tied on a segment, that bet is a push (no money changes hands).

Presses

You can add an additional press on any hole during the round. A press starts a new bet from that hole through the end of the current nine (hole 9 for the front, hole 18 for the back). Multiple presses can be active at the same time, each worth the same stakes as the original bet.

Example

You and your buddy agree to a $5 Nassau. After 9 holes, you're up by 2 strokes on the front — you win $5. On the back 9, your buddy rallies and wins by 1 — he wins $5. Overall 18, you finished 1 stroke better — you win $5. Net result: you're up $5.

Match Play

Beginner

Win individual holes to win the match.

How It Works

  • •Each hole is a separate contest. The player with the lower score wins the hole.
  • •If both players score the same, the hole is halved (tied).
  • •The match is tracked by holes up/down. For example, '2 UP' means you've won 2 more holes than your opponent.
  • •A match can end early if one player is up by more holes than remain (called 'dormie').
  • •The player who wins the most holes wins the stakes.

Example

On a $10 Match Play bet, you win 6 holes and your opponent wins 4 holes (with 8 halved). You won the match and collect $10.

And One

Intermediate

Hole-by-hole match play with automatic presses when 2 down.

How It Works

  • •And One plays like match play — lowest score wins each hole.
  • •The key difference: whenever a player falls 2 holes behind, a new 'press' bet automatically starts.
  • •Each press is worth the same stakes as the original bet and runs through the end of the nine.
  • •Presses can stack — if you fall 2 down on a press, another press starts.
  • •On hole 9 (front) and hole 18 (back), if a player is 1 up with no active press, a press is automatically added for the final hole.

Presses

Auto-presses trigger when a player falls 2 holes behind. You can also enable auto-press on hole 9 and hole 18 when 1 up with no existing press.

Example

You're playing $5 And One. After 3 holes you're 2 down — a press starts on hole 4. You win holes 4, 5, and 6 on the press, so you win $5 on the press. But you're still 1 down on the original bet heading into hole 9.

Skins

Beginner

Each hole is worth a 'skin' — lowest score wins it outright.

How It Works

  • •Each hole has a skin worth the agreed stakes amount.
  • •The player with the lowest score on a hole wins that skin.
  • •If two or more players tie for the lowest score, the skin carries over to the next hole (if carry-over is enabled).
  • •Carry-overs can build up, making later holes worth multiple skins.
  • •Skins can be played with 2 or more players — it's a great group game.

Example

In a $2 Skins game with carry-over, holes 1 and 2 are tied. Hole 3 is now worth 3 skins ($6). You birdie hole 3 and win all three skins — $6 from each opponent.

Wolf

Advanced

The Wolf picks a partner (or goes alone) each hole.

How It Works

  • •Players rotate being the 'Wolf' each hole in a set order.
  • •The Wolf tees off last and watches each player hit before deciding.
  • •After each player's tee shot, the Wolf can choose that player as a partner for the hole.
  • •If the Wolf doesn't pick anyone, they go 'Lone Wolf' — playing 1 vs. 3 for double stakes.
  • •The team (or Lone Wolf) with the lower best-ball score wins the hole.
  • •Wolf holes are worth double the normal stakes.

Example

You're the Wolf on hole 7. Player B stripes it down the middle, so you pick B as your partner. Together you make birdie and beat the other two — you and B each win $5 from the other two players.

Bingo Bango Bongo

Beginner

Three points available on every hole — great equalizer.

How It Works

  • •Three points are awarded on each hole:
  • •Bingo — First player on the green (rewards accuracy, not distance).
  • •Bango — Player closest to the pin once everyone is on the green.
  • •Bongo — First player to hole out (rewards putting skill).
  • •At the end of the round, each point is worth the agreed stakes.
  • •This format is a great equalizer because it rewards different skills on every hole.

Example

On a par 4, Player A chips on first (Bingo). Player C's approach is closest to the pin (Bango). Player B sinks a long putt first (Bongo). Each point is worth $1, so each player earned $1 on that hole.

Short Grass

Intermediate

Earn points for hitting the fairway AND green in regulation.

How It Works

  • •On each hole, a player earns 1 point if they hit the fairway AND hit the green in regulation (GIR).
  • •On par 3s, only GIR is required (since there's no fairway to hit on a par 3).
  • •The point value is set at the beginning of the round (e.g., $2 per point).
  • •At the end of the round, the difference in points is multiplied by the stakes.
  • •This game rewards ball-striking and course management.
  • •When Short Grass is selected, detailed stats tracking (fairway hit, GIR) is automatically turned on for all players in the bet.

Example

You're playing $2 Short Grass. Over 18 holes, you hit 8 fairways and greens in regulation for 8 points. Your opponent hits 5. The difference is 3 points × $2 = $6 — you win $6.

Pro Tips

  • ✓Always agree on stakes, press rules, and handicap strokes before teeing off.
  • ✓Nassau is the safest bet for beginners — your maximum exposure is 3× the stakes.
  • ✓Skins with carry-over can get expensive fast. Consider capping carry-overs if you're on a budget.
  • ✓Use the Remote Bets feature to bet against friends playing at different courses.
  • ✓Short Grass rewards consistent ball-striking — great for players who want to improve their game.