18BIRDIES BLOG

Welshman Frank Stableford invented the “Stableford” golf tournament format in the late 1800s to discourage golfers from giving up on a round after just one or two bad holes. It became all the rage in the U.K. and Ireland right away as those countries have wind speeds higher than your average U.S.…

Trust us, the Bingo Bango Bongo golf game is as fun to play as it sounds. A points-based game ideal for two-or-more players, Bingo Bango Bongo is the perfect betting game to play with golfers of all skill levels because earning points has nothing to do with a player’s score.

Ever wish your birdies could be rewarded? Or perhaps you think that impossible up-and-down from a short-sided bunker you just made deserves a little monetary compensation? Well, you’re in luck, because the golf betting game Dots does just that. Dots is a great game to play with golfers of all skill…

The most popular of all golf betting games, Nassau, can trace its origins all the way back to 1896 when a prominent member of Nassau Country Club developed a more “gentlemanly way of playing.” Club member J. B. Coles Tappan devised a three-part scoring system allowing golfers who play poorly on the…

For many, playing golf is exciting and rewarding, so why not amp it up even more with a bet or two? A friendly wager can also be a great way to maintain concentration during slow rounds.

The origins of the golf betting game Wolf are as mysterious as the woodland creature itself … no one really knows. But one thing we do know is that Wolf is really fun, so we decided to fully automate the rules and gameplay into the 18Birdies app to make it easy and fun to track a game of Wolf with…

A birdie putt that lips out. The good drive that takes a bad bounce. To many, golf seems downright unfair. However, golfers can find a little peace of mind knowing at least one organization has their back: the USGA (United States Golf Association). The USGA developed the golf handicap index, often…

Skins is one of the most popular golf betting games among players of all skill levels, from the weekend warrior to the pros looking for a little motivation during their practice rounds. In Skins, every golf hole is its own match, with the lowest score winning the hole. So, unlike some other games,…

If you want to get rich fast, try Vegas! No, not that Vegas, try the Vegas golf game which is a boat load of fun to play with your golf buddies. In Vegas, a lucky roll of the putter can lead to some serious cash exchanging hands. But the first step to winning at this fun betting game is to…

Ever since the 1500s when bored Scottish shepherds invented the game of golf by grabbing long sticks and whacking small rocks toward that rabbit hole off in the distance, it was inevitable that keeping score would quickly follow. Competition is how we humans roll and bragging rights on how many…

Fantasy Golf on DraftKings - Farmers Insurance Open Lock of the week: Jon Rahm – $11,800 – We crushed the article last week with all of our picks, and RahmThreat was the lock of the week. If it ain’t broke…don’t fix it! It’s a stronger field this week, but as red hot as Rahm is, it doesn’t matter…

In this week's Impact Show we're taking a look at Tiger Wood's golf swing and discussing exactly what you can learn and take into your own swing. Let's take charge of your game!

Course Preview: Farmers Insurance Open Sweeping over the majestic Pacific coastline, Torrey Pines Golf Course is a visionary masterpiece and plays host to this week’s Farmers Insurance Open in La Jolla, California. Somewhat similar to last week’s CareerBuilder Challenge, a pre-cut course rotation…

Adventures In Golf: Season 2 Episode 1 Welcome to Season 2 of Skratch's Adventures In Golf. Host Erik Anders Lang is back for another season traveling around the world seeking out the most interesting places and people golf has to offer. In episode 1, Erik visits a contemporary art gallery in…

Palm Desert Resort Country Club Review Jack Nicklaus once said, “The game is meant to be fun,” and Palm Desert Resort Country Club is a golf course that exudes fun with a capital “F.” Challenging shots and heroic holes will stimulate and tease players of all skill levels. A great collection of long…