Golf Games: Rules & Free Calculators
Learn how the most popular golf betting games work — and use our free calculators to settle up in seconds. No login, no spreadsheets.
Game rules & how-to guides
NassauCalculatorThe Nassau is golf's most popular bet — three wagers in one. Learn the rules, presses, and exactly how the money works, with a worked example.
SkinsCalculatorEach hole is worth a "skin." Tie it and it carries over. Learn skins game rules, carryovers, and how to split the payout — with examples.
WolfCalculatorWolf is a strategic 4-player betting game where the "wolf" picks a partner — or goes Lone Wolf for double. Full rules and scoring inside.
VegasCalculatorVegas is a team game where you combine scores into a two-digit number. Learn the rules, the "flip," and how the points add up fast.
Bingo Bango BongoThree points on every hole — first on the green, closest to the pin, first in the cup. The fairest golf betting game for mixed skill levels.
StablefordStableford scores by points per hole instead of total strokes, so one bad hole won't wreck your round. See the points table and examples.
Match PlayIn match play you win holes, not strokes. Learn the rules, terms like "3&2" and "dormie," and how it differs from stroke play.
Free calculators
Skins Game CalculatorEnter each player's scores and your skin value — we'll handle carryovers and tell you who won each skin and the total payout. Want it automatic on the course? Get Birdie Bank free.
Nassau CalculatorEnter scores for the front 9, back 9, and total — we'll settle all three bets (plus presses) and show who owes who.
Wolf CalculatorTrack each hole's Wolf, partners, and Lone Wolf calls — we'll tally the points and the money.
Vegas CalculatorEnter both teams' scores and we'll combine the digits, apply the flip, and total the points.
Handicap Stroke CalculatorEnter handicaps and the course to see who gets strokes on which holes for a fair match.
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