How to Play Dots / Junk

What's the deal?

Dots, also called Junk, is a collection of mini side-bets that run on top of your main game. Special achievements each earn a "dot" worth a set dollar amount, and the player with the most dots collects the difference from everyone at the end.

The classics: Birdie (make one), Sandie (up and down from a bunker), Greenie (closest to the pin on a par 3 and make par), Arnie (make par without ever hitting the fairway), and the legendary Barkie — hit a tree and still make par. Yes, the Barkie is real, and it is glorious.

Setting the stakes: pick a value per dot ($0.50–$2 is typical) and agree which dots are in play before you tee off. Tally dots through the round and settle the net difference at the 19th.

How to play Dots / Junk

1. 1Before the round, set a value per dot and agree which dots are in play.
2. 2Call your dot out loud before you attempt it — no retroactive claims.
3. 3Earn a dot for the achievement: Birdie, Sandie (up-and-down from sand), Greenie (closest on a par 3 + make par), Barkie (hit a tree, make par), Arnie (par with no fairway).
4. 4Tally each player's dots through the round.
5. 5Most dots collects; settle the net difference in cash at the 19th.