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Meaning
A Nassau Press is an extra, separate bet opened during a Nassau when the trailing player or side is behind, commonly two holes down. It normally uses the original stake and runs concurrently with the initial bet until the agreed end of that segment.
How it matters in match play
In a match-play Nassau, a press commonly starts on the next hole and runs to the end of the current nine while the original front-nine, back-nine or overall bet continues. The two-down trigger, whether a press is automatic, whether it may be declined, and whether presses may be re-pressed are house rules, so agree them before play.
Table
| Quick reference | Detail |
|---|---|
| Term | Nassau Press |
| Category | betting |
| Applicable rule | No dedicated official rule established |
| Related concepts | Nassau, Press, Automatic Press, Re-Press, Carryover |
Worked example
Illustrative example: Alex and Ben play a $5 Nassau; Ben is 2 down after hole 6 of the front nine and presses, creating a separate $5 bet from hole 7 to hole 9 while the original $5 front-nine bet continues, so two front-nine bets are live.
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Common questions
Is a Nassau Press a second Nassau?
No. It is a separate side bet attached to the Nassau. The original bet continues, and the press is settled independently under the agreed stake and start-and-finish holes.
When is a Nassau Press usually opened?
Many groups use two holes down as the trigger, with the press beginning on the next hole. That is a convention, not a universal rule; some groups require a call, make it automatic, or allow a different trigger.
Does a Nassau Press carry across the turn?
Usually not: a press opened on the front nine ends at the ninth hole, while a back-nine press ends at the 18th. This is a house convention, so confirm the arrangement before the round.