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Golf Solitaire is a fast-paced game where 35 cards are dealt face-up in 7 columns of 5. Play cards from the tableau to the waste pile if they are one rank higher or lower. The goal is to clear all tableau cards — your "score" is the number of cards remaining, like golf strokes.
How to Play Golf
Setup
Deal 35 cards face-up into 7 columns of 5 cards each. The remaining 17 cards form the stock. Turn one stock card face-up to start the waste pile.
Rules
- Play the top card of any tableau column to the waste pile if it is one rank higher or lower.
- Suit does not matter — only rank.
- Only the top card of each column is playable.
- Draw from the stock when no plays are available.
- No wrapping — Kings have no card above and Aces have no card below.
- Win by clearing all 35 tableau cards. Lower remaining cards = better score.
Strategy Tips
- Look for long chains of alternating up-and-down plays.
- When multiple plays are available, choose the one in the longest column.
- Cards near the bottom of columns can only be reached by clearing cards above them.
- With no wrapping, Kings and Aces are natural chain-breakers — plan around them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Golf?
Like golf, lower scores are better. Your score is the number of tableau cards remaining when you run out of moves. A perfect game (clearing all cards) is like a hole-in-one.
What is the win rate for Golf?
About 10-15% of Golf deals are fully clearable. However, the scoring system means even partial clears are meaningful — aim for the lowest score possible.
Can I wrap from King to Ace?
No, standard Golf does not allow wrapping. Kings can only be played on a Queen, and Aces can only be played on a 2. This makes Kings and Aces the hardest cards to play.