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Poley is a side bet placed within a group of golfers. The rules of the bet vary depending on the group, but the most common version is when a golfer has to call poley before attempting a putt from outside the length of the flagstick. If the golfer makes the putt, they win the bet, but if they three-putt, they lose double the bet amount to the other golfers in the group.
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Automatic poleys
A "poley" is a term used in golf to refer to a side bet within a group of golfers. The exact meaning of the bet differs depending on the group, but it often involves putting from a distance. When poleys are automatic, it means that for every putt during the round that is outside the length of the flagstick, the poley bet is in play. This means that if a golfer sinks a putt from outside the length of the flagstick, the pre-set amount of the bet automatically changes hands.
There are a few variations to the automatic poley bet. In one version, a golfer must call a poley before attempting any putt from the qualifying length. For example, if a golfer is facing a slightly uphill putt that is one inch longer than the length of the flagstick, they would tell their partners, "Poley!" This invokes the bet. If the golfer makes the putt after calling "poley," they win the amount from the other golfers. However, if they three-putt, they lose double the bet amount to each of the other golfers in the group.
Another variation of the automatic poley is similar to the first, but with a slight twist. In this version, a golfer who sinks a poley wins two points. If the golfer two-putts from poley distance, it's considered a wash, and no points are exchanged.
It's important to note that the spelling "poley" can refer to a specific variation of the Polee bet, so the rules may vary depending on the group of golfers and their agreed-upon definitions.
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Invoking poleys
There are several golf games or side bets named Poley, Polee, Pinnie, or Pinnies. The exact meaning of the bet differs depending on the group of golfers playing the game.
When poleys are automatic, every putt during the round that is outside the length of the flagstick puts the poley bet into play. However, if your group prefers to invoke poleys, a golfer has to call a poley before attempting any putt from the qualifying length. For example, if you are facing a slightly uphill putt that is one inch longer than the length of the flagstick, you tell your partners, "Poley!" You have now invoked the bet.
When poleys are automatic, the pre-set amount of the bet automatically changes hands if a golfer sinks such a putt. However, if poleys have to be invoked, there is a twist. If the golfer makes their putt after calling "Poley," they win the amount from the other golfers. But if they three-putt, they lose double the bet amount to each of the other golfers in the group.
A similar variation for automatic Poleys is that a golfer who sinks a poley wins two points; if the golfer two-putts from poley distance it's a wash (nobody owes any points or money); if the golfer three-putts from poley distance, they owe two points to the other golfers.
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Polee bet variations
Polee is a side bet within a group of golfers. The exact meaning of the Polee bet varies depending on the group playing it. Here are some of the most common variations:
One-time Bet
In this version, the Polee bet pays off only once during the round. It goes to the first golfer in the group to place their approach shot within the length of the flagstick. For example, if the Polee bet is worth $5, then the golfer who grabs the Polee first wins that $5.
Last-Person-Standing Bet
This version is a variation of the one-time bet. After the first golfer grabs the Polee, other golfers try to take it away by being the first to get their approach shot within the distance of the flagstick on each ensuing hole. In this version, you want to be the last golfer in the group holding the Polee, as that person wins the money.
Continuing Bet
In this version, a Polee can be won multiple times throughout the round. Any time a member of the group puts an approach shot within the length of the flagstick, they win a Polee. A stipulation is usually added that the approach must be from 150 yards or more out. Each Polee can be assigned a dollar amount or a points value.
Points-Based Bet
This version is similar to the continuing bet, but instead of awarding a dollar amount, each Polee is worth one point. The golfer with the most points at the end of the round wins the bet. This version is often referred to as a "Poley" rather than a "Polee."
Automatic Poleys
When poleys are automatic, they are invoked for every putt during the round that is outside the length of the flagstick. If a golfer sinks such a putt, the pre-set amount of the bet automatically changes hands. However, if poleys need to be invoked, there is a twist. If a golfer calls "Poley" before attempting a putt from the qualifying length and then makes the putt, they win the amount from the other golfers. But if they three-putt, they lose double the bet amount to each of the other golfers in the group. A similar variation for automatic Poleys is that a golfer who sinks a poley wins two points, while two-putting from poley distance results in a wash, and three-putting from poley distance means the golfer owes two points to the other golfers.
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Double poley
A "double poley" is a term used in golf when a player hits the ball into the hole from off the green. It is worth two points when betting, as opposed to the standard one point.
Poley is the name of a side bet within a group of golfers. The exact meaning of the bet differs depending on the players. In the basic form of the game, if a golfer makes a putt that is longer than the length of the flagstick, they win the poley. That is, they win the predetermined value of the poley bet from each of the other members in their group. The poley might be worth a set amount of money, or it might be worth points, depending on the group's preference.
There are several variations of the game. In one version, poleys are automatic, meaning that for every putt during the round that is outside the length of the flagstick, the poley bet is in play. If a golfer sinks such a putt, the pre-set amount of the bet automatically changes hands. If poleys have to be invoked, there is a twist. A golfer has to call a poley before attempting any putt from the qualifying length. If the golfer makes the putt after calling "poley", they win the amount from the other golfers. However, if they three-putt, they lose double the bet amount to each of the other golfers in the group.
In another version, the Polee bet pays off only once during the round. It goes to the first golfer in the group to place their approach shot within the length of the flagstick. If the Polee bet is worth $5, then the golfer who grabs the Polee first wins that $5. A variation of this version is played where, after the first golfer grabs the Polee, other golfers try to take it away by being the first to get their approach shot within the distance of the flagstick on each ensuing hole. In this version, the last golfer in the group holding the Polee wins the money.
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Poley in junk games
A "poley" is a type of side bet within a group of golfers. The exact meaning of the bet varies depending on the group, but it often involves putting from a distance.
In one version of the poley bet, golfers attempt to make a putt from outside the length of the flagstick. If they succeed, they win the bet and collect a pre-determined amount from each of the other golfers in the group. This version can be played with automatic poleys, where the bet is automatically invoked for every putt during the round that meets the criteria, or with invoked poleys, where a golfer must call "poley" before attempting the putt to activate the bet.
Another variation of the poley bet is played as a continuing bet throughout the round. In this version, any golfer who sinks a putt from outside the length of the flagstick wins a poley, which is worth one point. The golfer with the most points at the end of the round wins the overall bet.
A “double poley” is a specific type of poley where a player hits the ball into the hole from off the green, earning two points instead of the standard one point.
In junk games, golfers often have multiple side bets going at once to keep things interesting. Poleys are a common type of bet used in these junk games, along with other bets such as "greenies" (closest to the pin), "sandies" (up and down from a bunker), and "quarters" (partners are determined by tossing a quarter). These bets can be combined and modified in various ways to create different junk games.
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