How to play Sixes.

Sixes splits the round into three six-hole matches and gives you a new partner for each one, so a foursome ends up playing with and against everyone.

The rules

The round is three six-hole matches (three holes each on a nine-hole game).
You get a new partner for each: players 1 and 2 against 3 and 4, then 1 and 3 against 2 and 4, then 1 and 4 against 2 and 3.
Each six is a best-ball match: your side's best score against theirs wins the hole.
Win a six and you and your partner get a point each. A halved six is half a point each for everyone.

In the first six Ann and Ben win four holes to one: a point each. On hole 7 Ann partners Cal for the second six.

Most points wins.

Off the low man by default, as in any match.

Handicap strokes: Off the low man or Full handicaps. Off the low man is usual for a match: the lowest handicap plays off 0.

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 players share 9 points a hole: 5 for the best score, 3 for the next, 1 for the last.

3 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