Jokers should be matched up with a different card to get full value of minus 2.Examples, 3 + 4 = 7, K + K = 0, and 6 + Joker = 4 for a total of 11. Each of the three sets is scored separately and added together.When a player's cards match, one above another, his count is zero for that set.Play continues clockwise around the table.He then must discard either the card he drew OR the card he replaces. The player to the dealer's left draws one card from either the draw pile OR the discard pile and MAY replace any one of his 6 cards with that card.The remaining portion of the deck is the draw pile with the first card turned up to make a discard pile.Įach player first turns 2 cards of his choice up in front of himself, one above the other. Players do not look at their cards, but place them face down, separately, in two rows of three, one row above the other. All scores are subject to review.ĭeal 6 cards to each player, one at a time, face down, starting to the dealer's left. Scores may be kept by a designated person who keeps all scores (although individuals may keep their own scores, if so agreed). The object of the game is to finish the game with the LOWEST score as in the game of GOLF! For 4 or more players, use two decks of standard playing cards with 4 Jokers.

The game is so named because the object of the game is to finish the game with the lowest score.įor 2 to 3 players, use one deck of standard playing cards with 2 Jokers. Although it is quite widespread in Britain, North America, and other English speaking countries, Golf is seldom found in card game books. This fun card game is played by the Meyer clan who learned it from Don and Kay Hunt. (Also known as Crazy Nines, Hara Kiri, Poison, Polish Poker, Polish Polka, and Turtle)

Golf card game for six players