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Why the 18-Hole Bet in a Nassau Favors the Better Player
Give one player a small edge per hole and they win a nine about 57% of the time and the full 18 about 65%. The longer the bet, the bigger the tilt.
The CutNovember 4, 2026 · 3 min read
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