Footie’s Famous Sunday Game

Footie’s Famous Sunday Game is a team-based scoring format where Teams compete using a combination of the best net scores and special dot bonuses.

What is Footie’s Famous Sunday Game?

It’s a creative, social team golf game combining elements of Best Ball, Junk Games, and Stableford into one format. This game rewards both steady team play and fun side competitions like closest-to-the-pin and birdies, making every shot count. It's highly customizable to suit regular Sunday groups.

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    Team-Based Format

    Players compete in teams using a mix of best net scores and bonus dots.

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    Variable Net Scores Count

    Par 3s & 5s: Best 3 net scores Par 4s: Best 2 net scores

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    Dot System Bonus Points

    Extra points awarded for birdies, junk shots, and closest-to-the-pin contests.

Key Highlights

  • Combines net scoring with bonus point opportunities.
  • Keeps games exciting with multiple ways to score.
  • Dots create engagement through birdies, junk, and CTP contests.
  • Ideal for groups that play together regularly.

shotHow to Play

  • Form teams; assign handicaps if needed.

  • Play your own ball—count net scores using handicaps.

  • Earn dots for birdies, junk shots, and closest-to-the-pin.

  • Total strokes + total dots determine the winning team.

shotScoring System

  • Par 3s = Best 3 net scores, Par 4s = Best 2 net scores, Par 5s = Best 3 net scores

  • Birdies: Automatic dot awarded

  • Junk (Sandies, etc.): Manually marked by players

  • Closest to the Pin (Par 3s & Par 5s): Last group/admin confirms and assigns the dot

Scorecard Example

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Total team score: Calculated by adding best net scores.

Dots: Added as bonus points to determine winners.

shot Footie’s Variations

  • Handicap Options

    Play off the low handicap in the group.

    Use full handicaps with stroke allocations marked.

  • Team Sizes

    Typically played with 4-person teams but adaptable.

  • Adjust Dot System

    Customize dots for birdies, eagles, sandy saves, long drives, etc.

shot Why Play Stroke Play?

  • Great Mix of Skill & Fun

    Rewards good play, creative shots, and classic golf side bets.

  • Always Engaging

    With dots and net scores, there’s something at stake every hole.

  • Dynamic Scoring Keeps It Fresh

    Real-time updates keep everyone invested.