Nassau
Game Formats
Explained Simply
A betting format with three separate bets: front 9, back 9, and overall 18. Each worth a set dollar amount (e.g., $2 each).
Example
“$2 Nassau: you win the front 9 (+$2), lose the back 9 (-$2), and win the full 18 (+$2). Net = +$2.”
Why it matters
Nassau keeps everyone engaged the whole round — you can lose the front and still win the back.
Common beginner mistake
Forgetting to track which side you're on and losing track of who's winning.
Related
casual
Game Formats
Related
- PressA new bet started mid-round, typically when a player is losing by 2+ holes. The original bet continues alongside the new 'press' bet.
- SkinsEach hole is worth a 'skin' (a dollar amount). Win a hole outright and you take the skin. Ties carry over to the next hole.
- Stroke PlayThe most common format — every stroke counts for the entire round. Lowest total score wins.