Side Games With Your Mates. Automatically Scored.
Play Skins, Nassau, Wolf, Vegas, and 5 more competition formats. Scores calculate in real time, and the built-in ledger tracks who owes what across every round.
9 side game formats including Skins, Nassau, Wolf, and Vegas
Automatic scoring and real-time standings on every hole
Built-in ledger tracks debts across multiple rounds
9 Side Games, One App
Every format your group plays, tracked and scored automatically
Skins
Win the hole outright to claim the skin. Ties carry over to the next hole, building the pot. The most popular side game in golf.
Nassau
Three bets in one: front 9, back 9, and overall 18. Press when you're down to double the stakes. The gentleman's bet.
Wolf
Rotating captain picks a partner each hole - or goes Lone Wolf for double the points. Strategy meets scoring in this classic format.
Vegas
Two-person teams combine scores into a single number. Low score goes first. Big swings on every hole keep it exciting until the last putt.
Stableford
Points-based scoring that rewards birdies and eagles without punishing blowups. Double bogey? Pick up and move on. Great for mixed handicaps.
Match Play
Win holes, not strokes. Go head-to-head in classic match play format. Every hole is a fresh battle.
Dots / Junk
Bonus points for sandies, greenies, barkies, poleys, and more. Reward the spectacular shots that don't always show up on the scorecard.
Four-Ball (Best Ball)
Team format using the best score from each pair on every hole. Classic Ryder Cup format for your weekend foursome.
Split Sixes
Six points available per hole, split based on scores. Win the hole and take 4 points, tie and split 3-3, or lose and take just 2.
Start Playing in 3 Steps
From tee box to settlement in minutes
Create a Round & Add Players
Start a new side game round, add your playing partners, and pick which games you want to play. Run multiple games at once.
Enter Scores Hole by Hole
Quick score entry as you play. Standings update in real time so you always know where things stand.
Settle Up
When the round is done, the settlement screen shows exactly who owes whom. The ledger tracks everything across rounds.
Side Games Questions
Is Side Games really free?
Yes, completely free. Side Games doesn't require any subscription. Just create an account and start playing. We built this because every golfer should have access to proper side game scoring.
Can I run multiple games in one round?
Absolutely. Run Skins, Nassau, and Dots all at the same time. Each game calculates independently, and the settlement combines everything at the end.
How does handicap allocation work?
Side Games supports WHS stroke allocation with four modes: gross (no handicaps), net with manual stroke index, net with even distribution, and net using the hardest holes. Fair games for any group.
How does the ledger work?
The ledger tracks running balances across all your side game rounds. After each round, the settlement shows net amounts owed. You can see your full history and running totals at any time.
Can I play with different group sizes?
Most games work with 2-4+ players. Team games like Vegas and Four-Ball auto-assign teams. Wolf works best with exactly 4. The app handles the format rules for you.
What about push-ups and penalty games?
Push-ups (penalty games) are tracked separately from money games so they don't affect your financial totals. Perfect for adding stakes without real money.
Ready to Make Your Round More Interesting?
9 side games, automatic scoring, and a built-in ledger. All free. No excuses.
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