On every hole, 9 points are distributed among 3 players based on net score. The player with the lowest net score earns 5 points, the middle score earns 3 points, and the highest score earns 1 point. Total always equals 9.
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Ties
When two players tie, the points for their two positions are combined and split evenly. E.g. if two players tie for low, they split 5+3 = 4 points each, and the third player gets 1. If all three tie, each gets 3 points.
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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) reward standout holes. Pig (on): a 2+ net-stroke sweep of the field takes all 9 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) × 3 × the bet-per-point — 10 points above average at $1/pt wins $30, not $10. The average is 54 points per player before any bonus points (162 total ÷ 3).
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In theStick
Setting up 9 Point: stakes, handicaps and the game's own options.9 Point results after 18 holes, settled automatically.
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Pro Tips
•Low score wins 5, not all 9 — consistency beats the occasional great hole.
•Even a bogey earns you 1 point. Stay in every hole.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 9 Point in golf?
9 Point: 9 points split three ways every hole. On every hole, 9 points are distributed among 3 players based on net score. The player with the lowest net score earns 5 points, the middle score earns 3 points, and the highest score earns 1 point.
