SIXES
Round Robin / 6x6x6
🎯Objective
Sixes (also known as “Round Robin” or “6x6x6”) is a team match play game with rotating partnerships where teams change every 6 holes. This ensures every player partners with every other player exactly once during an 18-hole round - building camaraderie while maintaining competitive balance.
Requirements
🔄The C.O.D. Method
The round is divided into three 6-hole segments using the C.O.D. Method (Cart, Opposites, Drivers):
Segment 1
Holes 1-6
Cart Partners: A+B vs C+D
Segment 2
Holes 7-12
Opposites: A+C vs B+D
Segment 3
Holes 13-18
Drivers Swap: A+D vs B+C
Each player partners with everyone exactly once and plays against everyone twice.
📋Partnership Matrix
| Player | Seg 1 Partner | Seg 2 Partner | Seg 3 Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player A | B | C | D |
| Player B | A | D | C |
| Player C | D | A | B |
| Player D | C | B | A |
⛳How Each Hole is Scored
Within each segment, teams compete hole-by-hole using Best Ball scoring:
Best Ball Scoring
Each team's score = lower of the two partners' scores
Compare Scores
Lower team score wins the hole
Track Wins
Count holes won by each team within the segment
Segment Winner
Team with more holes won takes the segment stake
💰Segment Settlement
| Outcome | Winners | Losers |
|---|---|---|
| Team wins segment | +Stake each | -Stake each |
| Segment tied (halved) | $0 | $0 |
Example: With $10/segment stake, if you win 2 segments and lose 1, you net +$10 (2 × $10 won - 1 × $10 lost). Maximum exposure is $30 (3 segments × $10).
📝Example Segment
Setup:
Segment 1 (Holes 1-6): Team A+B vs Team C+D, $10 stake
Hole-by-Hole Results:
| Hole | A+B | C+D | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 5 | A+B |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | Halved |
| 3 | 5 | 4 | C+D |
| 4 | 4 | 5 | A+B |
| 5 | 4 | 4 | Halved |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | Halved |
Result:
Team A+B: 2 holes won | Team C+D: 1 hole won | 3 halved
Team A+B wins segment! A & B each win $10. C & D each lose $10.
🧠Strategy Tips
During Setup
- • Know your player order - it determines partnerships
- • Consider who you want as your first partner (Segment 1)
- • Enable handicaps if skill levels vary by 5+ strokes
Best Ball Strategy
- • If partner is in trouble, play safe
- • If partner is in great position, take risks
- • Communicate who should be aggressive
Segment Awareness
- • Know the score within your segment
- • Up by 3 with 2 holes left? Play conservative
- • Each segment is a fresh start with new partner
Mental Game
- • Lost segment 1? New partner, fresh 6 holes
- • Your opponent now is your partner next
- • Don't panic - your partner might save you
⚙️Configuration Options
Segment Stake
Dollar amount per segment (typical: $5-$20). Max exposure = 3x stake.
Scoring Format
Best Ball (default) or Aggregate (sum of both partners)
Handicaps (NET)
Enable for mixed skill levels. Uses USGA Four-Ball Match Play allowance (90%).
Carryover Ties
When enabled, tied holes carry their value to the next hole (more drama!).
Player Order
Set now or decide at the tee box (flip a tee to randomize).
✨Why Golfers Love Sixes
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