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Snake

A putting side game with a sting. The snake passes to whoever three-putts most recently.

Players
2–4
Scoring
Who holds it at the end
Allowance
None needed
Winner
Anyone but the snake holder

How it works

  1. 1The first player to three-putt takes the snake.
  2. 2It passes to the next person who three-putts.
  3. 3Whoever holds the snake after the 18th pays out — or buys the round.

Good to know

Some groups let the snake's value grow every time it changes hands.

Close relations

Dots (Sandies, Greenies)Points for the good bits of every hole.SkinsWin a hole outright to take the skin.

Allowances follow the World Handicap System recommendations used by Golf Ireland. Your club or society may set its own — the entry sheet wins.