Golf Games: 4 Point

Here's a fun game to try this weekend which keeps team players on their toes, even when their partner is shooting a better score.  That's because they're still trying to beat the other team's higher score. 4 Point Game The 4 Point Game is played between groups of two golfers.  Points are awarded as follows:

• Two points for the lowest individual team member score
• One point for lowest of each team's high score
• One point for lowest team total score

Note that team or individual scores above can be either gross or net, depending on whether or not the players in the group play at similar handicap levels. Let's look at an example for a par-3 hole, though the par of the hole doesn't really matter. Team A's scores are 3-2.  Team B's scores are 3-3.  Team A wins two points for low score for the 2 and the low-high score is tied so no points are awarded.  Team A also scores one point for low total score (3+2 is better than 3+3). Team A's scores are 4-3 and team B's scores are 4-5.  Team A wins two points for low score (3) and one point for the low-high score (4 beats 5).  Team A scores one point for low total again. There are many combinations and ways the game can be varied.  Use this as a guide and make adjustments for your game and handicap levels. At the end of the round, or even nines, total points can be added up and assigned a bet value.  It is even possible to contest the format as a nassau, with front/back/totals bets.