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Meaning
A Re-Press is a further side bet opened inside an existing Press, usually when the side playing that Press falls behind. It runs alongside earlier wagers from an agreed hole, normally for the agreed stake, but its trigger and amount are house choices, not official golf rules.
How it matters in match play
In a match-play betting game, a Re-Press normally starts a new match over the remaining holes while the original match and the first Press continue. Players must agree who may trigger it, when it starts, whether it is accepted automatically, and its stake. It does not change the official match result under the Rules of Golf.
Table
| Quick reference | Detail |
|---|---|
| Term | Re-Press |
| Category | betting |
| Applicable rule | No dedicated official rule established |
| Related concepts | Press, Nassau, Double Press, Side Bet, Stake |
Worked example
Alex and Ben agree a $2 Nassau with Presses. Ben is two holes down after hole 6, so he Presses for holes 7-9; after Alex wins hole 7, Ben Re-Presses from hole 8 for $2, and Ben wins holes 8-9: Alex wins the original $2 bet, while Ben wins the Press and Re-Press, netting Ben $2.
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Common questions
Is a Re-Press an official Rule of Golf term?
No. It is a convention for a private betting game. The Rules of Golf govern the underlying match play, but not whether players may open or accept a Re-Press.
When can a player make a Re-Press?
There is no universal trigger. A group may allow it whenever a side falls behind in an existing Press, require a minimum deficit, limit it to particular holes, or disallow it. Agree the trigger before starting.
Does a Re-Press replace the earlier Press?
Usually no. It is a new wager that runs alongside the original match and earlier Press from its agreed starting hole. Keep each wager separate on the scorecard or betting record.
Does a Re-Press double the stake?
Not automatically. Some groups use the same stake for every Press, while others increase stakes on successive Presses. State the amount for the Re-Press before play continues.
Can the leading side refuse a Re-Press?
Only the group’s agreed convention answers that question. Some games make a Press or Re-Press compulsory when its trigger is met; others require the opponent’s consent.
Can a Re-Press be used in a Nassau?
Yes, if the players agree. A Nassau commonly separates front nine, back nine and overall bets, so specify which component the Re-Press follows and the holes it covers.