On every hole, 16 points are distributed among 4 players based on net score. Distribution: 1st place earns 7 points, 2nd earns 5 points, 3rd earns 3 points, 4th earns 1 point. Total always equals 16.
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Ties
Tied players split the combined points for their positions evenly. E.g. two players tying for 1st split 7+5 = 6 points each. Three-way tie for 1st: (7+5+3) ÷ 3 = 5 points each. All four tied: 4 points each.
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Options & Variations
Payout type: Points (each net point pays the bet-per-point, default $1) or Winner Takes All (default bet-per-player $5). Birdie and eagle bonus points (defaults 2 and 5). Pig (on): a 2+ net-stroke sweep takes all 16 points. Carryover (off): an all-tied hole rolls its points forward. Net play uses standard USGA allocation (a 2nd stroke past a course handicap of 18); strokes are always full.
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Settlement
At the end of the round, points are totalled and every pair of players settles the difference: for each point you finish ahead of (or behind) EACH other player, you collect (or pay) the bet-per-point. That comes to (your points − the field average) × 4 × the bet-per-point — 10 points above average at $1/pt wins $40, not $10. The average is 72 points per player before any bonus points (288 total ÷ 4).
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In theStick
Setting up 16 Point: stakes, handicaps and the game's own options.16 Point results after 18 holes, settled automatically.
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Pro Tips
•The gap between 1st (7 pts) and 2nd (5 pts) is big — winning the hole cleanly is worth fighting for.
•Last place still earns 1 point. Never pick up — every stroke matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 16 Point in golf?
16 Point: 16 points split four ways every hole. On every hole, 16 points are distributed among 4 players based on net score. Distribution: 1st place earns 7 points, 2nd earns 5 points, 3rd earns 3 points, 4th earns 1 point. Total always equals 16.
