Deuce Pot
Everyone chips in. Make a 2 on any hole and you're in for a share of the pot.
What it is
A deuce pot (or 2s pot) is one of the simplest golf side games. Everyone who wants in puts money into a pot before the round. Anyone who makes a gross 2 on any hole, usually a birdie on a par 3, earns a share.
At the end of the round the pot is split evenly by the number of 2s made. If nobody makes a 2, groups usually carry the pot to the next round or give it back.
How scoring works
- 1.Decide who's in and how much each player puts in.
- 2.Play the round. Any gross 2 on any hole counts; most groups count a hole-in-one on a par 3 too.
- 3.Count the deuces. Each one is one share, so a player with two 2s gets two shares.
- 4.Divide the pot by the total number of deuces and pay each share out.
How Sunday Singles runs it
- Automatic
Every gross 2 is picked up from the scores as they're entered; nobody has to record anything extra.
- Who's in
Everyone, or just the players who opt in. Aces count unless you turn them off.
- On the leaderboard
Each round's deuces hole by hole, plus totals across the trip when more than one round runs it. The pot payout is settled by your group for now.
Handicaps
Deuce pots are played gross: a 2 is a 2, with no handicap strokes. That's what makes them a pure bit of luck and skill that anyone in the field can win.
Best for
Any round with a group that likes a little action without a complicated game. It runs alongside whatever format you're playing and keeps every par 3 interesting.
Score Deuce Pot automatically
Sunday Singles handles the handicaps, the scoring, and a live TV leaderboard for the whole trip. Set up your first round free.
Common questions
How does a deuce pot pay out?
The pot is split evenly by the number of 2s made. With a $100 pot and four deuces, each deuce is worth $25, so a player who made two of them collects $50.
Does a hole-in-one count in a deuce pot?
On a par 3, most groups count it (it's a 1, which is better than a 2). Agree on it before the round.
What if nobody makes a 2?
Common choices are carrying the pot over to the next round or returning everyone's money. Decide before you tee off.