How to Play Vegas in Golf
Two teams. Two scores become one number.
Players4
Teams2 of 2
FormatPoints
How it works
- Split into two teams of two.
- Each hole, put your team’s two scores together, low first: 4 and 5 = 45.
- A score of 10 or more goes first: 4 and 10 = 104.
- Lower number wins the difference in points.
- Birdie flip: if your team makes birdie, the other team’s number flips (45 becomes 54).
Example
Team A: 3 and 5 (birdie). Team B: 4 and 5.
A = 35. B flips to 54. Team A wins 19 points.
Tips
- Keep the point value small. Swings get big fast.
- One blow-up hole can cost a ton.
- Agree on the birdie flip before teeing off.
FAQ
Is Vegas played with handicaps?
Usually gross. Some groups give strokes, but it gets complicated fast.
What if both teams make birdie?
Both numbers flip, so it often evens out.