How to suggest a game.

[craigstardis1976]

Hi People!

Tomorrow I have a slightly new situation to deal with and your advice would be appreciated...

I belong to an Ex-Pat group and a member of said group has family visiting from the UK. One of them is a golfer, 18 handicapper and I have arranged for us to go play golf tomorrow.

So if two club golfers meet for the first time in the UK and they both have legit handicaps is it common to suggest a match for a small wager? If so, medal or strokeplay (only two of us) I was thinking of keeping the stakes simple....maybe $10 or pick up the bar tab.

What do you guys suggest?

Thanks,

Craig.

 

[WWG]

To be honest, if you don't them I wouldn't suggest playing for money, but it's your decision

 

[Rooter]

Loser buys the first round, stableford. Plus crisps and nuts (which must be fully opened and shared in the middle of the table)

 

[Spear-Chucker]

Wouldn't dream of asking that. Get through the introductions and see if there's a format they prefer and take it from there. I'd buy the drinks as host.

 

[fundy]

Loser buys the first round, stableford. Plus crisps and nuts (which must be fully opened and shared in the middle of the table)

correct apart from matchplay imho, good effort tho scooter

 

[Rooter]

correct apart from matchplay imho, good effort tho scooter

I like to give low handicappers a chance, wouldn't want to end the round on the tenth like normal...

 

[fundy]

I like to give low handicappers a chance, wouldn't want to end the round on the tenth like normal...

is that with or without a mulligan on the first tee........

 

[Rooter]

is that with or without a mulligan on the first tee........

Either, same ending!

 

[craigstardis1976]

So it seems the general consensus is not to suggest a game or a wager, thank you.

 

[patricks148]

So it seems the general consensus is not to suggest a game or a wager, thank you.

if you are the lower handicap by some way, suggest scratch matchplay, for £50 per hole and hope for the best

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I'd suggest nothing more than a beer or maybe lunch.

 

[Norrin Radd]

if its got to be done then the only way is the James Bond way ,a gold ingot.
if he go`s for that, then quickly change the subject and offer him to go fishing.

 

[upsidedown]

Did this in NZ a couple of times and asked the guest what he fancied playing . Played matchplay both times .

 

[Sponge1980]

I don't see any issue with suggesting a wee wager to keep things interesting.

 

[Rooter]

Winner gets to sleep with the losers wife. (Or the other way round if neither are that special!)

 

[backwoodsman]

Europe??

In which case, a couple of euros each nine plus a couple overall. Matchplay.

 

[Liverbirdie]

You could do pound, pound, pound - Stableford.

Best score front 9 wins a £1, same back 9 and £1 overall.

Even if they/you win all 3 , its Only £3 - enough for a pint.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

He's on holiday so after introductions on first tee just ask him if he wants to add a bit of fun to the game for a small sum, 5 Dollars or first round or exactly as Liverbirdie has put, he'll probably want to go for it and gives him a story to tell if he wins.

 

[Crawfy]

Host buys the first round, and the loser buys the communal pack of crisps which must be opened fully and placed in centre of the table for all to share.

 

[LIG]

As host, you buy the first round.

As for a wager on the game, bear in mind you have the advantage of local knowledge so he may possibly see it as a little unfair. So make it small and then let him win!