When your foursome is one man short, 5-3-1 is there for you!
5-3-1
(Also known as Nines)
HOW TO PLAY
Five points are awared to the lowest score, three points to the second lowest, and one point for the highest score. In the event of a tie, players share the points for that hole.
VARIATIONS & PRESSES
Presses are a bit more difficult since there are three players involved, but as with all games, golfers will find a way.
GAME OPTIONS
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5-3-1 Example Scorecard
5-3-1
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P1
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P2
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P3
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1
Par 4
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4
4
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1
5
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4
4
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2
Par 4
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3
5
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1
6
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5
4
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3
Par 3
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2
4
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2
4
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5
3
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4
Par 4
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5
3
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3
4
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1
5
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5
Par 5
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4
5
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1
6
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4
5
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6
Par 4
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4
4
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1
5
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4
4
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7
Par 5
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1
7
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3
5
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5
4
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8
Par 3
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5
3
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2
4
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2
4
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9
Par 4
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5
4
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2
5
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2
5
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OUT
Par 36
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33
39
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16
44
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32
38
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HOLE BY HOLE
Hole 1 – On the first hole, P1 and P3 each score a par so the 5 and 3 points are split between the two players. P2 comes in last place and earns a single point. Assuming a $2 per point game, P1 and P3 would be up $6 each.
5-3-1 SUMMARY
| Player | Points | $$ |
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| P1 | 33 | $36 |
| P2 | 16 | $-66 |
| P3 | 32 | $30 |
FINAL NOTES
Final Payouts – After nine holes, P1 is up $36 netting 1 point from P3 and 17 points from P2 (18 x $2 = $36). The other totals are similarly calculated.