4 golf-betting rules every savvy golfer should follow

Golf is mostly a game of competition between yourself and your friends. The game is more compelling when there's something on the line.

Matt Rum and Thomas Reinholm are the founders of LoopGolf. They explain the golf-gambling etiquette guidelines they employ.

Rum and Reinholm suggest showing more kindness when playing golf. They suggest asking questions before the game. Be attuned to their answers and body language. If the response is not immediately positive, they shift to 5-5-10.

There are many games in golf, so don't play too many at once. Don't ask the scorekeeper to do the scoring. Play as many as the number-crunching portion of your brain allows.

There are four rules for golf betting that are good for all players. They are: Don't negotiate the details before the match, don't change the game mid-round, and don’t bet more than you can afford to lose.

The proper etiquette is that you don't leave the course until you have settled your wagers. On the 18th green is too early and in the parking lot is almost too late.