How to Play Wolf
By Jon McCammon
Here is another game you can add to your regular weekend out with the foursome--Wolf. With the steps below, you will learn how the game of Wolf is played and how to use strategies that will net you the most wins. It is the golfer who is the Wolf in this game and the Wolf controls how the hole is won or lost.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
The Wolf is one of the four golfers who will choose a partner on a particular hole or chose to go it alone. Going it alone will net you more points but is more risky since you as the Wolf are depending solely on your play.
You must choose the order of play by spinning a tee. The first player is chosen when the tee points in their direction. Subsequent players are chosen by repeating the tee spin two more times.
On par four and par five holes, the Wolf can choose his partner after the golfer has hit his tee shot. On par three holes, the Wolf must choose his partner prior to anyone teeing off.
Choose your partner immediately after he tees off. On par five holes, your partner should be one that has a lower handicap than the other two golfers. If you feel your handicap is better on par five holes then, go it alone.
Once you have teed off it is permissible to coach your partner during the play of the hole.
If you or your partner win the hole by the lowest net score (using handicaps), both, you and your partner get points for the win. If you choose to go it alone and win the hole, you keep all of the points.
If you and your partner lose the hole, the points are given to the other two players. If you had chosen to go it alone and lose the hole, all three players share the points.
Tips & Warnings
Being first or second Wolf gives you the opportunity to play the Wolf five times during a round of golf whereas, the third and fourth golfer will play Wolf just four times.
Play "go it alone" on par three if you are using the handicap system.
A push is when you neither lose nor win a hole based on net score.
Being first or second Wolf gives you the opportunity to play the Wolf five times during a round of golf whereas, the third and fourth golfer will play Wolf just four times.
Play "go it alone" on par three if you are using the handicap system.
A push is when you neither lose nor win a hole based on net score.
About The Author
Living in Corona California, Jon McCammon has been writing about golf and golf related activities for several months. His articles appear on GolfLink.com where his background gives an insider's view of the casual sport. McCammon is a technical writer for a large U.S. based corporation and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from West Coast University.
