Hole by hole
Nines
Also known as 5-3-1, Split Sixes
The go-to game for a threesome. Every hole hands out 9 points, so every shot counts for something.
- Players
- Exactly 3
- Format
- 9 points every hole
- Best for
- Threesomes
How it works
- Low score on the hole gets 5 points, middle 3, high 1.
- Ties share: two tied for low get 4 each, two tied for high get 2 each, all three tied get 3 each.
Scoring and stakes
- Most points wins. Each player pays the stake per point to everyone who finished with more.
Handicaps
- Net by default.
- Strokes can be given off the low player.
Example
- Mike finishes with 90, Chris 81, Dave 72. At $1 a point, Dave pays Mike $18 and Chris $9, and Chris pays Mike $9.
Settings you can change
- Players
- Exactly 3.
- Net or gross
- Use handicap strokes or not.
- Stake
- Dollar value per point of difference, or 0 to play for points.
Play nines this round.
Add it on the games step when you set up your round. Fairway keeps score as you go.