25 Point

25 points split five ways every hole

Exactly 5 playersIndividual

How It Works

On every hole, 25 points are distributed among 5 players based on net score. Distribution: 1st earns 9 points, 2nd earns 7 points, 3rd earns 5 points, 4th earns 3 points, 5th earns 1 point. Total always equals 25.

Ties

Tied players split the combined points for their positions evenly. E.g. two players tying for 2nd split 7+5 = 6 points each. Points are always split across the tied positions so the total for the hole remains 25.

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 25 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 90 points per player (450 total ÷ 5). Players above average collect from those below at the dollar-per-point rate.

Pro Tips

The points scale (9-7-5-3-1) is tighter than 9 or 16 Point — consistent mid-pack finishes add up fast.

A single hole where you fire low while others struggle can be an 8-point swing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 25 Point in golf?

25 Point: 25 points split five ways every hole. On every hole, 25 points are distributed among 5 players based on net score. Distribution: 1st earns 9 points, 2nd earns 7 points, 3rd earns 5 points, 4th earns 3 points, 5th earns 1 point. Total always equals 25.