Skins Golf Game

The skins golf game format is an exciting way to play 18 holes with your group. Every hole is its own battle, every carryover raises the stakes and even a player having an off day can storm back with one brilliant shot. Whether you're playing for money, points, or prizes, ParTeeOf18 is the skins golf app that tracks scores, calculates carryovers, and displays a live leaderboard so you can focus on the game rather than scorekeeping.

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Get Your Skins Round Started

ParTeeOf18 is the only skins game tracker that handles carryovers, handicaps, and payouts automatically. Here is how to get your round started in under a minute.

1

Create a New Game

Open the ParTeeOf18 golf app. Tap “Play” to “Create New Game," select "Skins Game" as the format, then pick the course, set the number of holes, and toggle on “Adjust Handicap.”

2

Add Players

Tap "Add Players" to search and add golfers from your list or by name. You can also add guest players. Then select all players, pick the tee box, and tap Confirm & Save to create the group.

3

Adjust Handicaps

The ParTeeOf18 opens the Adjust Handicap screen. The handicaps will be collected automatically from the GHIN application, or enter each player's handicap value manually and tap Save.

4

Assign a Scorekeeper

Head to the Scorekeeper section and assign one player to keep score and tap Save. This player will enter the group's strokes hole by hole during the complete round.

5

Set the Skin Bet

Go to game options, enter the Skin Bet amount, toggle "Carry Skins to Next Hole on Tie" based on the group's preference, and tap Save.

6

Start the Game

Tap "Game Management" to review the Skin Bet and carry-over settings, then tap "Game On" to start the round of the skins golf game.

7

Enter Scores and Track Skins Live

The scorekeeper enters each player's strokes after every hole. The ParTeeOf18 app tracks skins in golf in real time and updates the scorecard automatically.

8

Submit the Scorecard

After the game of skins is complete, tap "Submit Scorecard." The ParTeeOf18 wallet automatically settles each player's winnings based on skins won.

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See It in Action

Download our app today and start your first round!

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Under 60 Seconds

Under 60 Seconds

Quick to set up,
fast to play.

Any Group Size

Any Group Size

From two players to
a full foursome.

Stakes Set Upfront

Stakes Set Upfront

Pick the payout
before you play.

No Math Required

No Math Required

ParTeeOf18 tracks
it all for you.

What ParTeeOf18 Does For Your Skins Game ?

Tracking carryovers, skin counts, and payouts across a four-player round gets complicated fast. By hole 7, with three skins in golf on the line and a disputed tie, the round stalls. ParTeeOf18 handles it all automatically.

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Live Leaderboard

Every player sees exactly who holds skins and how many are stacked in the carryover pot, updated live after every hole, from the opening drive to the final putt.

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Digital Scorecard

Track every score as the round unfolds with a real-time digital scorecard. Players can instantly view hole-by-hole results, net scores, skins won, and standings without waiting for final calculations.

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Automatic Payouts

ParTeeOf18 calculates the full payout the moment the round ends. Every skin, every carryover, and every player's balance is settled instantly inside our app’s built-in wallet with no mental math, no disputes, and no awkward conversations.

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Net Skins and Handicaps

Enter your GHIN handicap or a manual index and ParTeeOf18 assigns strokes to the correct holes automatically. Works for official club competitions and casual rounds with players of any level.

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Side Games

Add side games like Closest to the Pin, DOTS, and Low Ball alongside your main skins round. Our golf app tracks all of them in the same scorecard and automatically settles all the stacks when the round ends.

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3D Green Maps

Read every green with confidence before putting, with 3D heat maps covering 27,000+ courses. Sharper reads lead to smarter decisions, and in skins golf, smarter decisions win pots.

What is a Skins Game in Golf?

A skins game is one of the most popular match-play style formats for casual rounds, tournaments, leagues, and golf outings. Unlike traditional stroke play, where the lowest total score wins, a game of skins rewards players for winning individual holes.

In skins golf, each hole is assigned a monetary value called a "skin." To win the skin, a player must have the lowest score on that hole. If 2 or more players tie for the best score, no skin is awarded, and the skin carries over to the next hole. This carryover feature is what makes skins golf so exciting. A single hole late in the round can be worth several skins, creating dramatic finishes and keeping every golfer involved until the final putt.

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Compete One

Hole At A Time

Each hole is scored separately, creating multiple opportunities to win.

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Outright

Winners Earn Skins

The player with the lowest unique score claims the skin for that hole.

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Tied Holes

Increase Value

Ties push skins to the next hole, building larger rewards.

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Ideal For

Any Group Size

Works well for casual rounds, leagues, tournaments, and charity events.

Key Highlights

Lowest Unique Score
Wins Each Hole.

Tied Holes Create
Exciting Carryovers.

Every Hole Offers A
Winning Chance.

Encourages A Strategic And
Aggressive Play.

How Does a Game of Skins Work
How Does a Game
of Skins Work? Skins Work

  • Assign a Value to Each Skin

    Before the round gets started, agree on what each skin is worth: cash, points, or a prize. Equal values per hole keep things simple, though many groups weight the back nine holes higher.

  • Play Each Hole Normally

    Every golfer plays by the match play rules. Adjustments only apply to Net Skins in golf, where handicap strokes are assigned to specific holes.

  • Determine the Hole Winner

    The player with the lowest score on the hole wins the skin. The win must be exclusive; if two or more players share the low score, nobody claims the skin.

  • Carry Over Tied Skins

    When players tie, the skin rolls to the next hole and the value stacks. Each additional tie adds another skin to the pot, making late-round holes worth more.

Scoring in Skins
Scoring in Skins
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  • Outright Win

    The lowest score on a hole wins that skin, but only if no other player matches it. Ties mean no skin is awarded; the full value carries over directly to the next hole.

  • Growing Stakes

    Consecutive ties carry skins forward, turning one ordinary hole into a five or six-skin showdown that keeps every player fighting until the final putt.

  • Handicaps

    Handicap strokes are assigned by stroke index, creating Net Skins that level the playing field. This keeps the skins game golf format competitive and fair for mixed-ability groups at any level.

  • Final Payout

    Payout equals the skin value multiplied by the number of holes won. Win more than you contributed and you profit. The player with the most skins wins the most.

Scorecard Example

Example Scorecard for a 1v1 game of skins

Winner: Player RM

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Variations of
Skins Game Golf

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Money Skins

Each skin carries a fixed cash value agreed before the round. Players settle up based on total skins in golf after 18 holes. The simplest, most universally played variation at every level of the game.

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Points Skins

Players earn points per skin instead of cash. Built for leagues and club competitions where prize money is not used, with points feeding directly into a season-long standings table throughout the year.

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Birdie Skins

Only a birdie or better wins the skin. Pars and bogeys cannot claim a hole regardless of what the rest of the field scores. A sharper, more demanding variation designed for competitive low-handicap golfers.

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Whole Pot Skins

One shared prize pool, distributed across all players at the end of the round. Whoever wins the most skins takes the largest share. Clean, straightforward, and easy to run in any group format.

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How Many Players Can
Play A Game of Skins?

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2 Players

Head-to-head skins golf is the most direct format available. Every hole is a straight two-score contest. Carryovers still apply on halved holes, keeping value accumulating until one player wins the hole clean.

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3 Players

Three-player skins produce more carryovers naturally. Two players can more easily match the low score, so larger pots build more frequently. Each outright win carries more value and the round stays competitive throughout.

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4 Players

It's the most common skins game golf setup worldwide. Four scores create a natural mix of outright wins and carryovers across the round. This format is standard for weekend games, casual rounds, and corporate golf events at every level.

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Tournaments

Large competitions split skins in golf into gross and net categories, running alongside the main event. Every participant can buy in, with live skins standings tracked and updated hole by hole throughout the entire round.

Frequently Asked
Questions

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A skins game in golf is a hole-by-hole golf format in which the lowest score wins the value of that hole. Tied holes carry forward, increasing the stakes on the next one. Read the full guide. [what is skins in golf]

Yes, ParTeeOf18 supports net skins golf by applying handicap strokes to the correct holes, so players of all skill levels compete fairly.

In golf skins, the player with the lowest unique score on a hole wins that hole's "skin." If players tie, the skin carries over to the next hole, increasing the pot. Check out the full guide on how to play skins in golf to learn about scoring variations, handicaps, and strategy.

ParTeeOf18 counts carryovers, updates each player's skin tally in real time, and calculates the payout, no scorecards, no back-of-the-napkin math required.

Setting up the game of skins in ParTeeOf18 takes less than 60 seconds, just open the app, tap Play, select Skins, add your players, set the skins value, and it’s ready to go.