Reference Guides
Before you play.
The concepts that apply across every golf betting game — handicaps, presses, and settlement math. Understand these and you'll never be confused at the turn again.
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Golf Betting Glossary: Every Term You Need to Know
From presses to sandies, carryovers to lone wolves — every golf betting term explained in plain English with real examples.
13 min read
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How Handicaps Work in Golf Betting
Handicap strokes make golf bets fair across skill levels. Learn off-low-man scoring, stroke index allocation, and how each game handles handicaps.
9 min read
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What Are Presses in Golf Betting?
A press is a new side bet that starts mid-round when you're losing. Learn how auto-press, manual press, and press-the-press chains work in Nassau.
8 min read
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How Settlement Works in Golf Betting
Settlement is how golf bets turn into dollars owed. Learn pairwise settlement, team pots, and how each of the 12 major golf betting games resolves money.
9 min read
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