From Brent Kelley,
Your Guide to Golf.
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Definition: Best At Something is a points-based betting game that can be played right alongside any other type of match in which golfers are playing their own balls throughout (as opposed to alternate shot, for example).

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 would be 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.