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Three independent Nassau legs
The front, back and overall are separate $10 bets. A halved leg is a push in this draft, and there is no automatic press. The stake is per side, not per golfer; partners may agree equal shares only after the side settlement, without double counting. The scores are a transparent 18-hole fixture; they are illustrative and are not a claim about historic play. A press may be added only as a new, separately stated bet with its own start hole and stake.
Table
| Settlement party | Members | Front nine | Back nine | Overall 18 | Net settlement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side A (Alex & Ben) | Alex, Ben | +$10 | -$10 | -$10 | -$10 |
| Side B (Chris & Dana) | Chris, Dana | -$10 | +$10 | +$10 | +$10 |
Worked example
The front-nine result is Side A (Alex & Ben) 2 up, so that standalone leg transfers $10; the other two legs do not merge into it.
Rule reference: R&A Rules 3 and 23
Sources: www.linksmagazine.com
Common questions
Are the three Nassau bets one combined wager?
No. In this $10 2-v-2 Nassau, front, back and overall are settled as three independent $10 legs, not combined into one wager -- a player (or side) can win one leg and lose another.
What if a leg is halved?
This $10 2-v-2 fixture records a halved leg as a push with no transfer, so a halved front nine costs nothing even though the back and overall legs are still live at $10 each.
Are presses automatic?
No. This $10 2-v-2 fixture chooses no press; a group that wants one must write a separate stake and start point rather than assume it applies automatically to this $10 base bet.