Introducing Defender: A Thrilling Side Game in VPAR Premium
Looking to add an extra layer of competition to your rounds? The Defender side game in VPAR Premium brings a strategic twist to your golf experience. It’s perfect for groups of three or four players. Also, regardless if you’re a seasoned competitor or just looking to mix things up with friends, Defender format is designed to keep every hole engaging and every shot meaningful.
How to Play Defender
Basically, Defender format is all about taking turns as the designated player for each hole. The goal is to protect your score while the rest of the group tries to take you down. Here’s how it works.
Rotating Defender: One player per hole is assigned as the Defender. The rotation follows a set order—Player 1 on Hole 1, Player 2 on Hole 2, and so on. Once all players have defended a hole, the cycle repeats.
Objective: The Defender’s goal is to shoot the lowest score on their designated hole.
Challengers: The other players aim to outperform the Defender and claim points for themselves.
Scoring Breakdown
The scoring system in Defender format keeps the competition tight and rewarding.
Defender wins the hole (posts the lowest score): Gains 3 points, while all other players lose 1 point each.
Defender loses the hole (any challenger beats them): Defender loses 3 points, while each winning challenger gains 1 point.
Defender ties for low score: Defender earns 1.5 points, while the challengers each lose 0.5 points.
Why You’ll Love Defender
Adds Tactical Strategy: Every hole plays differently when it’s your turn to defend. Do you play aggressively to secure the win, or play it safe and hope for mistakes from the challengers?
Keeps Every Hole Competitive: Even if you’re having an off day, you’ll have multiple chances to be the Defender. Every hole is an opportunity to regain points.
Great for All Skill Levels: Defender is easy to learn and adapts well to different playing abilities. It’s a perfect side game for any group.
Try It in Your Next Round!
With Defender in VPAR Premium, every hole is a battle, every shot is crucial, and every player has a stake in the game. Activate VPAR side games in your next round and experience the ultimate test of golf strategy and execution!
Niall Ashworth is VPAR’s Business Development Manager.
A golf industry stalwart, Niall has spent the majority of his career helping Corporates and Charities take their guests Golf Day experience to the next level having run 1,000+ events in countries around the World.
Niall attended Nottingham Trent University, where he studied Business and Sport, before working at the Rugby World Cup in 2015.
He spends any free time he has on the fairways of Worplesdon Golf Club in Surrey trying to maintain his 6.1 Handicap Index! His three favourite Golf Courses are Clearwater Bay in Hong Kong, Torrey Pines in San Diego and Trump International in Scotland. With special mentions to Sentosa and Kingsbarns!
He uses a Taylormade M4 Driver & Fairway Woods, Titleist T100 irons, Titleist Vokey Wedges and a Bettinardi Arm-Lock putter with a Left Dash ProV1 Golf Ball (not that it matters!)
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