How to Play the 2-1-1 Golf Game
2-1-1 is the name of a golf game for a group of four golfers who pair off into two-player teams. The 2-1-1 in the title of the game refers to the number of points available to be won on each hole. (Hence, 2-1-1 is also known — probably more commonly known — as 4-Points or the 4-Point Game.)
The 2-1-1 game is played at stroke play with each of the four golfers playing his or her own ball throughout.
Here's how those four points break down in 2-1-1:
- 2 points goes to the better score of the two sides' low balls;
- 1 point goes to the better score of the two sides' high balls;
- 1 point goes to the better total score between the two sides.
What are the low balls for each side? A's 4 and C's 5. And four is lower than five, so Golfer A's 4 earns two points for Team 1.
Now, what are the high balls for each side? B's 7 and D's 6, and six beats seven so Golfer D earns one point for Team 2.
And the team totals in this example? They are tied at 11. In the event of ties in 2-1-1, no points are awarded. So the point for better team score goes unawarded in this example.
And that's how the 2-1-1 golf game works.
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