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Golf bets: Hollywood and the $5 Nassau

Published

14 years ago

Feb 11, 2012

GolfWRX Staff

By Edgewood Jones

GolfWRX Contributor

When it comes to golf betting games, there is a wide variety to choose from. Some, such as Skins, are simple to follow. For others, like Acey Deucey, you may need a B.A. in Mathematics to calculate the scoring.

The purpose of any golf bet is to make things “interesting”. In other words, it provides another reason to concentrate and compete. The size of the wager can vary depending on the parties involved, but it should be high enough to provide an extra incentive and low enough to attract interest.

Also, golf bets should not slow down play. At a time where slow play is the most common complaint among golfers, any betting game that prevents your group from playing ready golf simply adds to the problem. Games like “Wolf” or “Bingo Bango Bongo” require players to hit in sequential order. If you have just one human rain delay in your foursome, you are easily looking at 5.5 hour round.

Anytime I tee it up, I like to initiate the betting. I have two betting games I like to play depending on the situation. If I am playing in a foursome, I like to play a version of Round Robin (aka Hollywood), which we play without handicaps. You partner up with each member of your foursome for six holes. There are two points on each hole for low ball-high ball. Anytime a duo finds itself down by four or more points, each member of that team gets a stroke on the next hole. The losing team retains the extra stroke until they are down by less than 4 points. The great thing about this bet is that it keeps the game very close. Most of the time, the end result rests on the final hole where either you define the moment, or the moment defines you.

If you aren’t a fan of team golf then let me suggest the Nassau. It is my favorite bet when teeing it up as a twosome. The Nassau is considered the most popular betting game for weekend golfers, but I am still surprised by the number of people that have never heard of it. As a result it is becoming a lost art for a new generation of golfers.

The Nassau is actually three bets: front nine, back nine, and overall. It is best when scored as match play. Handicaps are used to determine the number of strokes one player must give another. In my opinion, it is the easiest and fairest betting game in golf. All that matters is the score at the end of each hole. Because the Nassau is perfect for ready golf, it is a nice fit for players of all levels. You could play an entire afternoon behind a group involved in a Nassau and never know that a money match was in play.

So next time you tee it up, propose a Nassau to your group and you will find your friends will nod approvingly. Some might even ask, “How do you feel about an automatic 2-down press?”

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.