Dots

Setup

Handicaps

Usually played gross (no handicaps). Net version applies strokes to score.

Points

Point values are customizable. Standard: Birdie +2, Par +1, Bogey 0, Double -1.

How to play Dots

1. Earn points for good play, lose points for bad play
2. Score-based points: Birdie (+2), Par (+1), Bogey (0), Double Bogey or worse (-1)
3. Bonus points for special achievements:
4. Greenie: Closest to pin on par 3, in regulation (+1)
5. Sandy: Up-and-down from a bunker (+1)
6. Polie: One-putt for par or better (+1)
7. Points are cumulative throughout the round

Standard golf order. Track achievements as they happen.

Scoring

Ties: Tied totals can count back from hole 18, or split

Highest point total wins. Scored based on point differences.

Strategy

• Bonuses can swing the game - a sandy-par is worth 2 points total
• A 1-putt birdie = 4 points (birdie + polie + possible greenie)
• Avoid doubles at all cost - they're the only negative
• Play for par when in trouble - bogey is neutral

Example

• Mike10 HCP
• Dave15 HCP
• Tom12 HCP

Hole 7, par 3. All players on the green.

What happens

1. Mike: Closest to pin (Greenie +1), sinks 8-footer for birdie (Birdie +2, Polie +1). Total: +4
2. Dave: 20 feet away, 2-putts for par (Par +1). Total: +1
3. Tom: In bunker, blasts to 3 feet (Sandy!), makes par (Par +1, Sandy +1, Polie +1). Total: +3

Mike: 4 pts. Tom: 3 pts. Dave: 1 pt. One hole generated 8 total points!

Mike dominated with a greenie birdie. But Tom's sandy-polie-par kept him close. Dots rewards great shots!