Wolf rules & scoring
Side game · Exactly 4 players
Wolf changes the teams on every hole. One player is the Wolf, rotating through the foursome by hole number. The Wolf chooses a partner after watching tee shots or goes alone against the other three.
How to play Wolf
- 01Rotate the Wolf
- 02Pick a partner or go alone
- 03Compare each side's best ball
How scoring works
In Chalk's version, a partnered Wolf-side win earns 2 points for each partner; a pack win earns 3 for each of the two opponents. A lone Wolf win earns the Wolf 4; a loss earns each of the other three 1. A tied hole earns no points. All four golfers must record a score, and the Wolf's choice must be entered before points settle.
| Side | Best score | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf + Alex | 4 | +2 each |
| Sam + Jo | 5 | 0 |
| Hole result | Wolf side wins | 4 awarded |
The side's better ball decides the hole; both winning partners receive 2 points.
Score Wolf in Chalk
Choose Wolf for exactly four players. Chalk rotates the Wolf and records each hole's partner or lone choice before awarding points.
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For formal competition rules, see the R&A Rules of Golf. Local competitions and side games can set their own terms.