Vegas

Vegas is a team Side Game where scores are paired together instead of added together.

That tiny detail changes everything. A 4 and a 5 becomes 45. A 3 and a 7 becomes 37. Lower team score wins the difference.

What is Vegas?

Vegas is usually played as a team game.

Two golfers form a team, and their scores are paired together to create a team score.

The team with the lower paired score wins the difference in points.

How does Vegas scoring work?

The lower score is placed first, and the higher score is placed second.

For example:

Team	Player scores	Vegas score
Team 1	4 and 5	45
Team 2	3 and 5	35

Team 2 wins the hole because 35 is lower than 45.The difference is 10, so Team 2 wins 10 points.

What are fixed and dynamic teams?

Vegas may allow different team formats.

Team format	How it works
Fixed Teams	Teams stay the same for the entire round
Dynamic Teams	Teams can change during the round based on previous-hole results

With dynamic teams, players with the lowest and highest scores from the previous hole may be paired against the other two players.

What are Flips and Doubles?

Flips and Doubles can make Vegas even more exciting.

Depending on your settings:

A birdie may flip the opponent’s team score.
Two birdies may flip and double the score difference.
An eagle may flip and double the score difference.

Example: a team score of 47 could become 74 if it gets flipped. That can make one hole swing the match quickly.

Can three players play Vegas?

Yes, where available.

In a three-player Vegas game, teams may be set up as 2 vs. 1. The single player’s score can be counted twice to form that team’s Vegas score.

For example, if the single player makes a 4, their Vegas score may be 44.

How do I start a Vegas game?

To start Vegas:

Start a round in 18Birdies.
Add the players who will be part of the round.
From the GPS screen, tap the Group icon.
Tap Add Side Games.
Select Vegas.
Choose teams and team format.
Review scoring settings.
Tap Start this game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vegas score added or paired?

Paired.

A 4 and 5 becomes 45, not 9.

Does the lowest score always go first?

Yes. The lower score is placed first when creating the team’s Vegas score.

Can teams change during the round?

Yes, if dynamic teams are selected.

Fixed teams stay the same for the full game.

Can I turn off Flips and Doubles?

Yes, if those settings are available during setup.

Can I change Vegas settings after starting the game?

Yes, where available.

From the GPS screen, tap the Group icon, tap Game Details, tap the three-dot menu, tap Game Settings, then tap Modify.

Available settings may vary once the game is in progress.