Miles Bennett
Golfers love games, and when we say games, we mean different ways of playing competitions and wagers. There are many ways to wager on golf, and one of them is the Honey Pot. A Honey Pot is an optional side bet where players put in a certain amount of money, in addition to any tournament or league fees. The players who enter the Honey Pot are then eligible to win money from it. The pot is usually split into three places, with 50% going to 1st place, 30% to 2nd, and 20% to 3rd. This is just one of many golf side bets, such as Honest John, Daytona, and Air Press.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Type of bet | Optional side bet |
| Participants | Open to all players in a tournament or group |
| Entry | Additional fee on top of tournament or league entry fees |
| Payout | Winners receive a percentage of the total pot |
| Number of winners | Usually 3, but can be more or less depending on the group's decision |
| Percentage breakdown | 1st place: 50% of the pot, 2nd place: 30% of the pot, 3rd place: 20% of the pot |
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Honey Pot explained
Golfers love their games, and by "games", we mean different ways of playing competitions and wagers. There are as many ways to wager on golf as there are groups of golfers. One such wager is the Honey Pot.
The Honey Pot is an optional side bet or bonus pool in a golf tournament or group of players. Players put in a certain amount of money, in addition to any tournament or entry fees, into a pot. The golfers who enter the Honey Pot are then eligible to win money from it. The pot is usually split into three places, with 50% going to 1st place, 30% to 2nd place, and 20% to 3rd place. However, the number of places can be decided by the group or committee. For example, if 20 players enter the Honey Pot at $25 each, there will be a total of $500 in the pot.
The Honey Pot is just one of many side bets in golf. Others include Honest John, Daytona, and Acey Ducey. Honest John is a simple game where each golfer antes up an agreed-upon amount, guesses their score at the end of the round, and the golfer whose actual score is closest to their prediction wins the pot. Acey Ducey, meanwhile, is best played with four golfers, where the low score ("ace") wins an agreed-upon amount from the other three players, and the high score ("deuce") loses an agreed-upon amount to them.
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Honest John side game
Honeypot is a golf side bet where players put in a certain amount of money, like $25, in addition to any tournament fees or league entry fees. The Honest John side game is a version of Honeypot.
The Honest John side game is a simple bet for golfers of varying skill levels who enjoy playing together. It can be played as a side game for a round of golf between golf buddies. Before the round starts, each golfer in the group antes up the agreed-upon amount of the bet. For example, if each golfer contributes $5, the pot is worth $20. Each golfer then writes down their predicted score for the end of the round. Once the round is over, each golfer compares their actual score to their predicted score. The golfer who came closest to their predicted score wins the Honest John pot.
The Honest John handicap is similar to the Honest John side game. When golfers sign up for a tournament, they estimate their handicap. They then use that number to play the tournament. At the end of the round, the golfer's estimated handicap is deducted from their stroke total to produce their net score. If the golfer's actual score is lower than the handicap they estimated, they have to pay a dollar for every stroke it was lower. For example, if Golfer A claims to be an 18 handicap, they are guessing they will shoot around 90. However, if they shoot an 80, they will have to pay $18.
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Variations of betting games
Golf is a sport that lends itself to a variety of creative betting games and side wagers, especially in friendly group outings. The wager can be as large or small as players want, and the bets as varied as they can imagine. Here are some of the most common variations of betting games in golf:
Nassau
Nassau is one of the most common bets in golf and can be applied to all standard scoring formats. It is three bets in one: the best score on the front nine, the best score on the back nine, and the best score over the full 18.
Skins
Skins games are quite simple, but the value of holes can increase if competitors halve a series of holes, causing the pot to build.
Round Robin
Also known as Hollywood or Sixes, this is a betting game for groups of four that involves two members of the group teaming up against each other.
Wolf
Wolf is a classic golf betting game for groups of four, but it can get complicated. Players take turns being the "Wolf". On each hole, the Wolf has to choose whether to play one against three or 2-on-2. If the Wolf chooses 2-on-2, they get to pick their partner. The Wolf can win (or lose) more money by going it alone.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a game for teams of two players each. Each golfer on a side plays their own ball, and the two scores are combined on each hole. For example, if the scores of one side are 4 and 5, the team score is 45. A monetary value is set for each point.
Aces and Deuces (Acey Ducey)
Aces and Deuces is a betting game best suited for groups of four golfers. On each hole, the low score ("ace") wins an agreed-upon amount from the other three players, and the high score ("deuce") loses an agreed-upon amount to the others.
Honest John
In this game, each golfer antes up an agreed-upon amount before the round starts, forming a pot. Each golfer then writes down their predicted score for the round. At the end, each golfer compares their actual score to their predicted score, and the golfer who came closest to their prediction wins the pot.
Honey Pot
The Honey Pot is an optional bet where players put in a certain amount of money in addition to any tournament or league entry fees. The pot is usually split into three places, with first place taking 50%, second place 30%, and third place 20%.
These are just a few examples of the many creative betting games and side bets that golfers can incorporate into their rounds to add an extra layer of excitement and competition.
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Honey Pot payouts
"Honey pot" is a slang term for a golf tournament's bonus pool or prize purse. It is an optional bet where players put in a certain amount of money, like $25, in addition to any tournament fees or league entry fees. The players who enter the honey pot are then eligible to win money from the pot. The pot is usually split into three places—first, second, and third—but can be split into as few or as many places as the group or committee decides.
At the end of the round, the pot is typically split as follows:
- First place: 50% of the Honey Pot
- Second place: 30% of the Honey Pot
- Third place: 20% of the Honey Pot
For example, if 20 players enter the honey pot at $25 each, there is a total of $500 in the pot. So, the first-place winner will receive $250, the second-place winner will receive $150, and the third-place winner will receive $100.
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Other side bets
Golf is a sport that lends itself to a wide variety of side bets, and these can be incorporated into the main game to keep things fresh and encourage players to recover from bad breaks. Here are some examples of side bets in golf, other than the Honey Pot:
Arnies
Also known as 'Seves', this bet is named after Arnold Palmer, who was noted for his ability to save par or make a birdie at any hole, despite driving the ball all over the place. Players try to mimic Palmer's skill by setting a bet amount at the beginning of the round. If any of the players make par or better on a hole without finding the fairway, they win the bet.
Rabbit
Also known as 'Chasing the Bear', this bet is about getting the lowest score on the first hole (catching the rabbit) and retaining it on the front nine. On the back nine, the rabbit is released, and the bet starts over. This is usually played in a group of three or four, and the winner(s) are awarded the agreed-upon prize amount at the end of the round.
Snake
This side bet is about the first 3-putt on the green, which all golfers want to avoid. Whoever has the first 3-putt gets the snake and it stays with them until another player 3-putts, at which point it is passed over. This continues until the end of the round, where the latest person with the snake pays the other players the agreed-upon bet amount.
Air Press
Golfer A can call an air press when Golfer B's drive is still in the air, betting that they will post a better score on the hole than Golfer B. Air presses are typically automatic and cannot be declined, but re-presses are allowed.
Appearances
Also known as 'Honours', this bet is won by the golfer who wins the honour of playing first on each successive tee. The bet can have a monetary or point value.
Barkies (or Woodies)
A Barkie or Woody is a bet won by a golfer who makes par on a hole after hitting a tree. A 'double barkie' is achieved by making par after hitting two trees on a hole. Hitting leaves does not count; the ball must make contact with solid wood.
Honest John
Before the round, each golfer guesses what their score will be at the end. After the round, each golfer compares their actual score to their predicted score. The golfer who comes closest to their prediction wins the Honest John pot. This is a simple bet that golfers of varying skill levels can enjoy together.
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Frequently asked questions
A Honeypot is an optional side bet in a golf tournament or group of players where participants put in a certain amount of money in addition to any tournament or entry fees.
The Honeypot is a bonus pool that can be won only by golfers who paid into it. The pot is usually split into three places, with 50% going to 1st place, 30% to 2nd place, and 20% to 3rd place.
Golf side bets can take many forms, but an Honest John side bet, for example, involves each golfer guessing their score before the round and the winner being the golfer whose actual score is closest to their prediction. In contrast, a Honeypot is usually split between the top three places in terms of performance.
