Along with counting strokes, Best At Something requires that each player count points. Points are awarded (or subtracted) for different things throughout the round. Have the most points at the end of the round, win the bet.
In its most common form, 1 point is awarded for any of these accomplishments:
• Fairway hit (it might be stipulated that woods must be used to
get a point)
• Green in regulation
• 1-putt green
A single point is subtracted for:
• 3 putts or more on a green
• Hitting into a hazard
• Lost ball
• Out of bounds
Want to make it more complicated? Tally each category separately. Those leading the positive point categories win from the other players; those leading the negative point categories owe the other players.
Groups can also tinker with what results in positive points and what results in negative points, adding or subtracting categories as they see fit.
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