Individual Games

Individual Games

Following is a list of games that can be played individually within your group (or in a tournament/large group setting if applicable). Listed is the name of the event and how each game is played.
 

If Only


This is an individual low net, by division, golf event. You will receive ½ your handicap and permission to throw-out your two worst holes. Example; your gross score for 18-holes is 92, your two worst holes total 12 and your handicap is 17.

92 minus 12 minus 8.5 = 71.5 net score

This should eliminate the 19th hole expression, "if only I hadn't hit two balls out-of-bounds, I would have won this event!"
 

Match Play vs Par


This is an individual match play event, by divisions (recommend 8 players or fewer per division). Using your USGA Course Handicap, the individual will match their hole-by-hole score against par.

When keeping score, the first line is for your net score, and the second line is for keeping track of your match play verses par. On the second line write the letter "W" if you beat par, the letter "L" if you lose to par, and a dash (-) if you tie par. The person with the most "W's" compared to "L's" on his/her score card is the winner of his/her division.
 

Dr. Pepper Tournament 10-2-4


This is an individual low net 15-hole tournament. When adding-up your gross score do not include holes 10-2-4 in your total. Your USGA Handicap Index may be lowered to reflect the stroke you may have received on holes 10-2-4.

On holes 10-2-4 we will pay out individual net skins. If net skins are tied on holes 10-2-4, we will pay out from the skin pool all players who tie hole #4.

Everyone receives a bottle/can Dr. Pepper during the round
 

Individual Match Play, by Divisions


This event is an individual match play event, with handicap and within divisions, where players receive points for winning or tying a hole (recommend 8-players or fewer per division).

In your foursome you will have three (3), six-hole match-play competitive events. Pairings for each of your six-hole events are listed below, along with a handicap chart should you need to give or receive shots for the six-hole match. Also listed below is a pairing chart for a three-some.

You receive 2 points for winning a hole and 1 point for tying a hole. There are 36 possible points. The player with the most points is the Champion of that Division.

Pairing Chart
Holes 1 thru 6 A plays B D plays C
Holes 7 thru 12 A plays C B plays D
Holes 13 thru 18 A plays D B plays C


Handicap Chart
If the 18 -hole difference is 1 or 2, you receive ½ shot in the 6-hole match
If the 18 -hole difference is 3 or 4, you receive 1 shot in the 6-hole match
If the 18 -hole difference is 5, 6 or 7, you receive 2 shots in the 6-hole match
If the 18 -hole difference is 8, 9 or 10, you receive 3 shots in the 6-hole match
If the 18 -hole difference is 11 or more, you receive 4 shots in the 6-hole match

Pairings Chart for a Threesome
Holes 1 thru 6 A plays B B plays C Only C can win points in the BC match
Holes 7 thru 12 A plays C A plays B Only B can win points in the AB match
Holes 13 thru 18 A plays D B plays C Only A can win points in the AC match

"Stroke play is a better test of golf, but match play is a better test of character."
        —Joe Carr, Irish Amateur Champion
 

Individual Stableford Points, using USGA Course Handicap


18-holes of stroke play competition were the golfer is playing for Stableford Points. The value of Stableford Points are:

1 Point net Par
2 Points net Birdie
3 Points net Eagle
4 Points net Double Eagle

Scorekeeper shall record the actual score on the first line and the net score on the second line. The third line is used to record the golfers Stableford Points. The player with the most Stableford Points is the overall winner.
(Recommend one flight when the field is 32 players or less)
 

Individual Quota Tournament, using USGA Course Handicap


18-holes of stroke play competition were the golfer is playing for Quota Points. Each player is assigned a Quota of points to make during the 18-holes of golf. The player's Quota is arrived by subtracting his/her USGA Handicap from 36.

Example; Jackie Parr has a handicap of 5, he/she needs Quota 31 points before he/she gets any plus points. Bob Bogey has a 16 handicap, he has a Quota of 20 points before he gets any plus points. USGA Handicaps of 33 and above are assigned a of Quota 4 points before he/she gets any plus points.

The winner of the event has the most points over his/her Quota.

The value of Stableford Points are:

1 Point net Bogey
2 Points net Par
4 Points net Birdie
8 Points net Eagle

Scorekeeper: First line should reflect player's gross score and the second line the player's net score. The third line should reflect Quota Points earned on that hole.

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