The Friendly Golfing Wager
There's an expression for you "The Friendly Golfing Wager".
The golfing wager has become so common that it is almost synonymous with golf
match. And even though it has no doubt been around since the games beginning
betting on golf has not survived without its detractors and in spite of its
characters.
There are several types of bets. With which all
golfers should be or become familiar.
Skins-now popularized by a winter skins game
played among 4 professionals even though it is the ideal betting arrangement for
a 3 some.
Putts - This
is an excellent side bet in any group.
Quotas-a straight type of bet based on the
quota scoring system, good for a 3 some or better still for larger groups of
players with varying handicaps
Dots or
junk- The king of the side bets can be
played in combination with just about any form of match or wager
Nassau-The most common type of wager though is the Nassau. So named because of
it’s origins, Nassau County Club.
|