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Scotch Match

Low ball, team ball, and birdie pressure.

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Players
4
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Difficulty
Medium
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Type
Match Play
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Overview

A four-player team match with multiple ways to score every hole. Teams of two compete for points across best individual score, best team ball, and closest to the pin on par 3s. Birdies double everything on the hole — one great shot can swing the round.

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Setup
1Best individual score earns 2 points
2Best team ball earns 2 points
3Closest to pin earns 1 point
4Birdies double all hole points
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How To Win

Stack the three scoring categories on every hole. A single birdie doubles the points — capitalize when your team makes one.

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Scoring

Best individual = 2 pts. Best team ball = 2 pts. Closest to pin on par 3 = 1 pt. Any birdie on the hole doubles all hole points.

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Full Rules
1Teams of two compete in match play
2Each hole awards 2 points to the team with the best individual score
3Each hole awards 2 points to the team with the best team ball
4Closest to pin on par 3s earns 1 point
5If any player makes birdie, all points on that hole double
6Most total points wins the match
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Suggested Stakes

$1-$3 per point. Birdie doubles can swing big late in the round.

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Best For

Tactical foursomes