Game Formats

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BirdieBet supports all popular golf formats with automatic scoring and bet calculation. Pick your game and learn the rules.

Skins

Winner takes all

Each hole is worth a "skin." The player with the lowest score on a hole wins the skin. If there's a tie, the skin carries over to the next hole, making it more valuable.

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Best Ball

Team format

Teams of 2+ players compete by using the best score among teammates on each hole. Perfect for mixing skill levels and encouraging team strategy.

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Wheel Bet

1 team vs every combo

One static team plays against every possible 2-player combination from the other players. With 5 players, Team 1 faces 3 different pairings. More players = more matchups!

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Nassau

3-way bet (front, back, total)

A classic golf bet split into three separate wagers: front 9, back 9, and total 18. Each segment is scored independently, so you can win or lose each part separately. Choose stroke or match play, set your wager, and let the app handle the math.

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Dogfight / Quota

Beat your quota

Each player has a point quota based on their handicap. Earn points using Stableford scoring and try to exceed your personal target.

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Multi Low Score

Best Ball but take multiple scores

Teams count the lowest N individual scores on each hole (N is set before play). Combine those low scores per hole to form the team total — lowest team total wins.

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Closest to Pin

Precision contest

Pick one or more par-3s (or any holes you like) as Closest-to-Pin holes before the round. After everyone tees off on a CTP hole, the group selects who hit it closest. The pot is split evenly across CTP holes — each hole's winner takes that share.

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Vegas

Team multiplier game

Teams of two combine their scores on each hole to form a two-digit number (lowest score first). The difference between the two teams numbers is the points for that hole. Big swings and comebacks are possible!

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9 Dot

Every hole, 9 points

Every hole is a mini contest with 9 points up for grabs. Points are split based on scores: the lowest score usually gets the biggest share, but ties and big wins can shake things up. If blitz is enabled and someone wins by two or more shots, they sweep all 9 points.

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Scramble

Best shot, one team score

A team format where every player tees off, the best shot is selected, and all players play from that spot. Repeat until the ball is holed. One score per team per hole.

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