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Pooled funding, carryovers and final refund
Every player contributes $5 on every hole, so each new hole pot is 4 × $5 = $20. A unique low scorer receives the current pot; a tied low score carries that pot only because this fixture says so. This is a pooled-funding convention, not an each-opponent-pays convention. Hole 18 is tied in the fixture, so its unresolved $20 is refunded in equal $5 shares rather than treated as an automatic rollover. Carryovers, refunds and any alternative pay-each-opponent settlement must be agreed before play.
Table
| Player | Contribution | Skin winnings | Final refund | Net settlement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex | $90 | $160 | $5 | +$75 |
| Ben | $90 | $180 | $5 | +$95 |
| Chris | $90 | $0 | $5 | -$85 |
| Dana | $90 | $0 | $5 | -$85 |
Worked example
Hole 2 has a tied low score, so its $20 joins Hole 3's new $20; Hole 3's unique low scorer receives $40.
Sources: www.linksmagazine.com
Common questions
Is a carryover required in Skins?
No. A carryover after a tied low score is a house choice; this $5-per-hole, 4-player fixture uses it, which is part of why the pool can reach $90 across 18 holes rather than being split hole by hole.
Does each player pay every opponent?
No. This draft pools one $5 contribution from each of the 4 players on every hole, not a cross-payment where every opponent pays every other opponent separately.
What happens to the final tied pot?
This fixture refunds $5 to each of the 4 players by prior agreement -- the final $20 unresolved pot split evenly rather than carried further.