who gambles while golfing

[wachesawgolfer]

From what I see, most regular playing groups have some sort of bet going on. Lots of folks just can't enjoy it if there is no $ on the line, no matter how much or little it may be. Need to be somewhat consistant to enjoy betting on golf.

[Rusty2228]

I forgot who said it but it was a big name player/ex-player in golf digest that said every round of golf should have a bet on it even if it is largely symbolic i.e. a penny.

[Terrier]

Playing from the tips (7000)...

I'm good for an 80. I'll play for a little cash.

I've lost money...more than I've made it. But I always have fun. I'm more of a match player. I usually play with serious players match play...

I've lost as much as $1500 last month...won...$15 yesterday. I'm just a ham and egger...

[LeftysRule]

I forgot who said it but it was a big name player/ex-player in golf digest that said every round of golf should have a bet on it even if it is largely symbolic i.e. a penny.

completely agree, if there is any skill to the game and you've become quite good at it, it seems as if there is not thrill unless you have a wager on it. Go to the bowling alley and ask to play a few games iwth the house pro. Or to the pool hall and ask the local champion to play for kicks. And you all know you can't just get a round in with the club pro. Money makes everything interesting. It's just so damn addicting......lol.

[RKO]

Last week for the first time I played Team Matchplay. Bascially the team gets a point for each hole won. Me and my friend were up 3 holes, and ended up losing the last 3 holes, ending in a tie, ouch! It was my first time playing with a wager ($10 a hole).

I found myself trying too hard at some points of the game though, which completely destroyed me. I kept trying to think there was no wager and just 'play', but it's pretty hard to not think about the cash! All you gamblers, what's your secret!

[bluenar9]

Wow, I've never gambled playing golf. I don't think I would like it, because I don't like taking peoples' money unless it's a casino or something for traditional gambling, or an office football pool.

The most competition I've been in is a family championship, haha.

I came in to my new position at the end of the summer, so I missed the "golf outing" that my company throws, which is pretty competitive I hear.

[marto97]

I forgot who said it but it was a big name player/ex-player in golf digest that said every round of golf should have a bet on it even if it is largely symbolic i.e. a penny.

I completely agree with this. My foursome has 3 fellows over 70 years of age; 71(14 cap), 73(11 cap), 77(15 cap) and myself 49(8 cap) we play off of my cap and play skins for 2 bits it ain't much but it keeps you sharp and you get the braggin rights if you win.

[Sowbug2000]

Our group matches up teams, kind of randomly, but trying to group "fairly"...and we usually play best ball...whoever scores best for the team and keep team score. We throw in $5 a man.

When we have odd numbers we'll play skins and pay out for 1st and 2nd.

Given that I'm a higher handicapper than the rest of the group....it helps me when we play teams.

[Rusty2228]

Last week for the first time I played Team Matchplay. Bascially the team gets a point for each hole won. Me and my friend were up 3 holes, and ended up losing the last 3 holes, ending in a tie, ouch! It was my first time playing with a wager ($10 a hole).

I never think about what I

could lose...I think about what I AM going to win. I always seem to play better under pressure. It is just like the golf swing...you don't want negatives i.e. 'Don't hit it in the water' Although I have a friend who is a better golfer than myself, he usually beats me by about 5 strokes, in a friendly match. We put greens fees on it and I beat him by 11 strokes. So some people just can't handle the pressure.

[Flopper218]

None of my buddies have Handicaps so we usually play Bingo-Bango-Bongo. Nice game for people of different levels. On from farthest out(not necessarily least strokes), closest to pin(sucks when you hit a great shot from 150 to within 10 feet and somone winds up on the fringe ), and first in, not counting gimmes(inside the leather). We usually play for .50 to $1 a 'bean' though we never pay out. Greenies are another fun one that we throw on.

I would love to say, your low net vs. my low net $25, but no one I plays has a handicap or wants WAY to many strokes.

[LeftysRule]

I never think about what I

I think the same way...... Tony

[lewisgl]

Our group usually plays a $2.00 Stableford and 50 cent KP's, something to shoot for, but nobody gets hurt too bad if they have a bad day.

[Rusty2228]

I mostly golf with friends, so why would I want to take a boatload of money off one of my friends.(meaning more than he is comfortable with parting...although it should sting a little)

That being said, I forgot who said this as well, your bet should be just big enough to where your opponent gets nervous.