Nassau

Setup

Handicaps

Strokes given on holes where handicap index applies. Higher handicap receives difference in strokes.

Points

Three separate matches: Front 9, Back 9, and Overall 18. Press options available when 2-down.

How to play Nassau

1. Nassau is THREE separate match play competitions in one round
2. Match 1: Win the most holes on the Front 9 (holes 1-9)
3. Match 2: Win the most holes on the Back 9 (holes 10-18)
4. Match 3: Win the most holes Overall (all 18 holes combined)
5. When 2-down in any match, you may 'press' to start a new side match from that hole
6. Each press creates an additional match worth the same value

Honor goes to the winner of the previous hole. Ties retain current honor.

Scoring

Ties: Tied matches are halved - no points awarded for that match

Win the most points across all matches and presses

Strategy

• Manage presses carefully - they can double or triple your exposure quickly
• If you win the front 9 big, play conservatively to protect your lead
• The overall match keeps things interesting even if you lose one nine
• Some groups cap presses at 2-3 per nine to limit wild swings

Example

• Mike8 HCP
• Dave14 HCP

10-point Nassau. Dave gets 6 strokes (on hardest 6 holes). Through 15 holes.

What happens

1. Front 9: Mike wins 2&1 (2 up with 1 to play). Mike wins front (+10 pts)
2. Hole 12: Dave falls 2-down on back 9, presses
3. Hole 15: Dave wins hole, now 1-down on back 9 match, all square on press
4. Hole 18: Dave wins with net birdie - wins back 9 AND the press

Mike: Front 9 = +10. Dave: Back 9 = +10, Press = +10. Dave ahead +10 on side games.

Mike shot better overall (won front 9 by 2, tied back 9 on holes), winning the Overall match. Final: Mike +10 (Front + Overall), Dave +10 (Back + Press). Push!