Andrew supports various game formats to make your rounds more interesting. Here's how each one works.
Stroke Play
The most common format—lowest total score wins.
How it works
- Count every stroke on every hole
- Add up your total at the end
- Lowest score wins
With handicaps
- Gross: Actual strokes, no adjustment
- Net: Total strokes minus your course handicap
Net scoring allows players of different abilities to compete fairly.
Best for
Casual rounds, tracking scores for handicap, larger groups where everyone plays independently.
Match Play
Head-to-head competition where you win individual holes.
How it works
- Lowest score on each hole wins that hole
- Tied holes are "halved" (no one wins)
- Player who wins the most holes wins the match
Scoring terminology
- 1 Up: Leading by one hole
- 2 Down: Trailing by two holes
- All Square (AS): Tied
- Dormie: Leading by exactly the number of holes remaining
With handicaps
Strokes are given on specific holes based on handicap difference. Andrew shows which holes you give or receive strokes.
Best for
Two-player or two-team competitions, more dramatic hole-by-hole action.
Skins
Each hole is worth a "skin"—win the hole outright to claim it.
How it works
- Each hole has a value (the "skin")
- Lowest score on a hole wins the skin
- If players tie, the skin carries over to the next hole
- Carryovers can make later holes very valuable
Example
Holes 1-3 are tied (no winner). Hole 4 now has 4 skins on it. Whoever wins hole 4 outright gets all 4 skins.
Variations
- No carryover: Tied holes are simply halved
- Validation: Must make par or better to win a skin
Best for
Groups of 3-4 players, keeps everyone engaged even if someone has a bad stretch.
Nassau
Three bets in one—front nine, back nine, and overall.
How it works
- Front nine: Separate match/wager for holes 1-9
- Back nine: Separate match/wager for holes 10-18
- Overall: Total for all 18 holes
Why it's popular
- Three chances to win
- A bad front nine doesn't ruin everything
- Keeps the round interesting throughout
Pressing
A common Nassau addition:
- If you're losing, you can "press" to start a new side bet
- The press runs from that hole to the end of the nine
- Adds another layer of action
Best for
Friendly wagers, keeping competitive interest for the full 18.
Choosing a game type in Andrew
- When setting up a round or wager, select the game type
- Configure options (handicaps, carryovers, etc.)
- Andrew tracks everything automatically
- Results display on the leaderboard and in wager settlements
Combining formats
You can play multiple formats simultaneously:
- Stroke Play for your official score/handicap
- A Skins game with your group
- A Nassau bet with one playing partner
Andrew tracks them all independently.
Which format should I choose?
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| Stroke Play | Handicap posting, individual competition |
| Match Play | Head-to-head drama, team events |
| Skins | Group games, high-risk/high-reward excitement |
| Nassau | Full-round engagement, comeback opportunities |
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