How Is ‘The Skins Game’ Played? Format of Unofficial PGA Tour Event Explained It's officially the Skins Game week! here's a quick brush-up on the format and every detail of how the iconic is played. N

It’s officially the Skins Game week! Last played in 2008, this unofficial PGA Tour money event was once synonymous with Thanksgiving for every golf fan. Now, 17 years later, after its cancellation , the game is all set to make a comeback with 4 marquee golfers: Tommy Fleetwood, Xander Schauffele, Shane Lowry, and Keegan Bradley. Before the streaming starts on Prime Video, here’s a quick brush-up on the format and every detail of how the iconic Skins Game is played.

One hole, one prize, zero mercy

The format is simple, yet a little different. Golf usually has stroke play or match play formats, but in the Skins Game, your score depends on each hole. Each hole on the majestic Panther National will have a worth (here, money), which is called a “skin,” giving the event its name.

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