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What is a skin in golf?
Point or prize awarded for winning a hole in the skins game format, where holes are worth predetermined amounts and ties carry over the value to subsequent holes.
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A point or prize awarded for winning a hole in the skins game format, where holes are worth predetermined amounts and ties carry over the value to subsequent holes. Skins games create excitement through escalating values and the possibility of winning multiple accumulated skins on a single hole. This format is popular in casual play and professional exhibitions because it maintains interest throughout the round and allows for dramatic swings in winnings. Famous skins games have featured golf's biggest stars competing for significant prize money in made-for-TV events.
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