Game Title: The Weighted Duel
This game leverages Game Theory by forcing you to decide where to allocate your maximum effort and risk. In this format, the outcome is not just about winning a hole, but winning the right holes.
The Scoring System
Unlike traditional match play where every hole is worth 1 point, this game uses a Weighted Value System based on the course's handicap (HC) ratings:
Tier 1 (HC 1–6): Worth 3 Points (The "Critical Missions")
Tier 2 (HC 7–12): Worth 2 Points (The "Standard Operations")
Tier 3 (HC 13–18): Worth 1 Point (The "Maintenance Holes")
Strategic Rules & TeamFLO Non-Negotiables
To ensure this game builds tournament-ready discipline, you must adhere to the following TeamFLO Non-Negotiables during play:
The Layback Rule: If you choose to lay back off the tee with a fairway wood, hybrid, or iron, you must hit the fairway. Failure to do so results in an immediate loss of the hole, regardless of the score.
The 15-Yard Buffer: You must carry any hazard (bunker, water, tree) safely by 15 net yards. If you cannot, you must lay up at least 15 net yards short.
The Wedge Standard: All wedge shots must hit the green. A "great" shot is within 4 paces; a "good" shot is within 5–7 paces.
The Game-Theoretic Framework
This game introduces Risk-Reward Calculus. Because the hardest holes (HC 1–6) are worth triple the points, they represent the highest "Potential Payoff".
Ownership Leverage: You must decide if you will "go for it" on a Tier 1 hole to gain a massive lead, or play a "Conservative Target, Aggressive Swing" strategy to force your opponent into a mistake.
Minimax Strategy: On Tier 3 holes (1 point), your goal is to minimize your maximum loss. Playing these holes too aggressively is a strategic error; the payoff is low, so the goal is a "stress-free par" to keep the match stable.
Lead Measures: Your success is tracked by your adherence to your Pre-Shot and Post-Shot Routines. Use the "24-Second Rule" after every shot—once the club is in the bag, the emotional processing of that shot is over.
Data Tracking
To analyze your performance, log this round in Clippd. Focus on your Strokes Gained data to see if your "Weighted Duel" strategy actually improved your performance on the course's most difficult holes.
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