Games We Play

There’s more to competitive golf than medal play and scrambles.  If you’re looking for a little variety, try some of the competition formats described here.

Because we make software for golfers and the people who keep score for them, of course we have a vested interest in promoting different and interesting forms of play.  But, whether you use our software, someone else’s, or just a pencil, we encourage you to try something new.

If you think scoring a substantial golf event is just for the pros, think again.  With a computer or mobile device assist, you alone can plan, record and report complete (and accurate!) scores for yourself, your foursome or a huge event for charity, fun, or any other good reason.

Try these:

• Best-Ball – Better ball of 3 or more players
• Bowmaker – Variable Best-Ball for teams of 3 or more
• “Official” Callaway System – One-round handicap system for individual play
• Cha-Cha (-Cha) – Variable Best-Ball for teams of 2 (3) or more
• Chapman – Two player foursomes game
• Chicago – Hole-by-hole points scoring
• Fourball – Medal and match play of the better ball of partners
• Foursomes – Medal and match play of partners alternate shot
• Greensomes – Foursomes with selected drive
• Half-Stableford – Hole-by-hole points scoring
• The INTERNATIONAL™ – Hole-by-hole points scoring
• Irish Fourball – Variable Best-Ball for teams of four
• Modified Stableford – Hole-by-hole points scoring
• 9-Point Game – Betting game for a threesome with variations for more
• Peoria – One-round handicap system for individual play
• Point-Quota Systems – Individual or team points scoring
• The Ritz – Gross and net combined two Best-Balls for teams of 3 or more
• Scheid System – One-round handicap system for individual or team scramble play
• Scramble – One-selected-ball for teams of 2 or more
• Shamble – Best-Ball with selected drive for teams of 2 or more
• 6-Point Game – Betting game for a threesome
• Stableford – Hole-by-hole points scoring
• Waltz – Variable Best-Ball for teams of 3 or more
• Zig-Zag – One-round handicap system for team scramble play