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Golf Game Format
What is Wolf in Golf?
Wolf is a golf betting game for 4 players where one player is the "Wolf" each hole. The Wolf tees off first, watches others hit, and decides: pick a partner for 2v2, or go alone against the other three for double the stakes.
Wolf
Hole 12
- Dave (Wolf)Solo
- Pack2 pts each
- Lone Wolf win4 pts
The Basics
How Wolf Works
A game of strategy, risk, and reading your opponents
The Wolf Rotates
Players take turns being the Wolf. The Wolf tees off first on their hole. Rotation: Player 1 is Wolf on holes 1, 5, 9, 13, 17.
Pick After Each Shot
After each player's tee shot, the Wolf decides: pick them as partner, or wait. Once the next player hits, the window closes.
2v2 or 1v3
Pick a partner: you're 2v2 for normal points. Go alone: Lone Wolf vs 3 for double stakes.
Best Ball Scoring
Each team uses their best score on the hole. Lowest best ball wins.
Step by Step
How to play Wolf
1
Wolf tees off first
The designated Wolf for the hole tees off first. See the fairway, know your position before anyone else hits.
2
Watch each tee shot
Players B, C, and D tee off in order. After each shot, the Wolf must immediately decide: pick that player as a partner, or pass.
3
Make your choice
Pick a partner for a 2v2 hole at normal stakes, or pass on everyone to go Lone Wolf for double the points.
4
Play best ball
Each team uses their best score on the hole. The team with the lowest best ball wins the points.
5
Rotate and repeat
The next player becomes Wolf. Continue through all 18 holes, tallying points after each.
Risk vs Reward
The Wolf's decision
The core strategy that makes Wolf exciting
| Scenario | Wolf side wins | Hunters win |
|---|---|---|
| Pick a Partner (2v2) | Wolf + partner: base points each | Hunters: base points each |
| Lone Wolf (1v3) | Wolf: 2× base points | Hunters: 2× base points each |
| Blind Wolf (declare before tee shots) | Wolf: 2× base points | Hunters: 2× base points each |
Points are multiples of the configured base. The losing side earns zero; a tie awards no points.
Strategy
How to think like a Wolf
Tips for managing risk and maximizing your points
Don't pick the first good shot automatically
Player B hits a great shot - but Player C might be even better. If B is in the fairway, wait to see C. You can always go Lone Wolf if everyone else struggles.
Know when to go Lone Wolf
If all three opponents hit poor tee shots and you're in the fairway, go alone. Your solo par likely beats their best ball. Double the winnings.
Consider the hole, not just the shot
On a tough par 3, a safe shot to the green is valuable even if it's not close to the pin. On a wide par 5, position matters less than distance.
Read the leaderboard
Ahead by a lot? Play conservative, pick partners. Behind? Go Lone Wolf more often. You need big swings to catch up.
Variations
Common rule modifications
Blind Wolf
Declare Lone Wolf before anyone tees off. On caddie.fun a blind lone wolf scores the same double points as any lone wolf. PIG is a separate optional hunter call that forces a solo hole at reduced points.
Hammer
The three-player variant: the rotating caller chooses Single (pick one partner), Double (play 1v2), or Throw (declare the doubled 1v2 call before the tee shots).
Last 2 Holes
Player in last place is Wolf for holes 17 and 18 - extra chances to catch up.
Net Wolf
Apply handicap strokes to individual scores before comparing best ball. Levels the field.
Frequently asked questions
How many players do you need for Wolf?
Wolf is best with 4 players - the rotating Wolf and 2v2 team structure shine at that size. With 3 players, caddie.fun automatically uses Hammer: the rotating caller can pick one partner (Single) or play 1v2 at doubled stakes (Double or Throw). 5 or more isn't supported in a round; split into two groups instead.
What is a Lone Wolf?
When the Wolf plays alone against the other three players, they're the 'Lone Wolf.' If the Lone Wolf wins, they earn twice the configured points per hole. If the hunters win, each hunter earns twice the configured points; the Wolf earns none.
Can you pick a partner before they tee off?
Traditional Wolf rules say you must pick a partner immediately after their tee shot - before the next player hits. Once the next player addresses the ball, you've lost the chance to pick the previous player.
What is Blind Wolf?
Blind Wolf is when the Wolf declares they're going alone BEFORE anyone tees off. On caddie.fun it uses the same double-points rule as any lone wolf. PIG is a separate optional hunter call that forces the Wolf to play solo at reduced points.
How do you determine the Wolf rotation?
Players rotate being the Wolf. Common rotations: 1-2-3-4-1-2-3-4... for 18 holes, or use handicaps to set the order. The Wolf tees off first on their hole to see the fairway before choosing a partner.
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Sources
- USGA Rules of GolfWolf is an informal rotating-partner betting game. Scoring still follows stroke-play hole scores under the Rules; partner selection and lone-wolf multipliers are group agreements.
- The R&A - Rules of GolfJoint Rules authority with the USGA outside the United States and Mexico.
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