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Nines
Also called Nine-point, 5-3-1
The best game for a three-ball. Nine points go out on every hole, depending on where you finish.
- Players
- 3
- Scoring
- Points
- Allowance
- Full shots, or none — agree first
- Winner
- Most points
How it works
- 1Lowest score gets 5 points, middle 3, highest 1.
- 2Two tie for lowest: 4 each and 1 to the third. Two tie for highest: 5 to the winner, 2 each to the others.
- 3All three tie: 3 points each.
- 4Most points after 18 wins.
Close relations
Allowances follow the World Handicap System recommendations used by Golf Ireland. Your club or society may set its own — the entry sheet wins.