Nines is the game made for a threesome. Every hole has nine points to share between three players, so every hole counts toward the total, even when you are out of it.
Ann makes 4, Ben 5 and Cal 6: 5, 3 and 1 points. On the next hole Ann and Ben both make 4 and Cal 5: 4, 4 and 1.
Most points wins.
Full handicaps by default.
Every shot counts. Lowest total wins.
1 to 4 players. Read the rules
Every hole is worth a skin. Win a hole outright to take it.
2 to 4 players. Read the rules
Three matches in one: the front nine, the back nine and all 18, a point each.
2 to 4 players, in two sides. Read the rules
Take turns as the Wolf: pick a partner each hole, or go it alone.
3 or 4 players. Read the rules
Two sides, match play. Your side counts its best score on each hole.
2 to 4 players, in two sides. Read the rules
Points for every hole against par. Most points wins.
2 to 4 players. Read the rules
Two teams of two. Your two scores make one number: a 4 and a 5 is 45. Low number wins the difference.
4 players, in two teams of two. Read the rules
Three six-hole matches, a new partner for each. A point for each match you win.
4 players. Read the rules
Two teams of two, two points a hole: one for the best score, one for the lower team total.
4 players, in two teams of two. Read the rules
Points for every hole against a target set by your handicap. Beat your quota by the most to win.
2 to 4 players. Read the rules
Three points a hole: first on the green, closest once all are on, first in the hole.
2 to 4 players. Read the rules