16 Point

16 points split four ways every hole

Exactly 4 playersIndividual

How It Works

On every hole, 16 points are distributed among 4 players based on net score. Distribution: 1st place earns 8 points, 2nd earns 5 points, 3rd earns 2 points, 4th earns 1 point. Total always equals 16.

Ties

Tied players split the combined points for their positions evenly. E.g. two players tying for 1st split 8+5 = 6.5 points each. Three-way tie for 1st: (8+5+2) ÷ 3 = 5 points each. All four tied: 4 points each.

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.

Settlement

At the end of the round, points are totalled. The average is 72 points per player (288 total ÷ 4). Players above average collect from those below at the dollar-per-point rate.

Pro Tips

The gap between 1st (8 pts) and 2nd (5 pts) is huge — winning the hole cleanly is worth fighting for.

Last place still earns 1 point. Never pick up — every stroke matters.

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 8 points, 2nd earns 5 points, 3rd earns 2 points, 4th earns 1 point. Total always equals 16.