I love small, practical things you can carry with you on the golf course – from a simplified pocket rulebook to a pint-sized warmup guide, my golf bag pocket is stuffed with useful booklets I can easily access on the course.

The most recent addition to my collection is the booklet “40 Games FORE the Golf Course” published by a new golf company, ForeFun.com. Fore Fun has a great mission statement that really aligns well with what we’re all about here at GolfStinks:

Fore Fun is a company all about making the game of golf more fun, FORE everyone! All of the golf industry reports say that people aren’t playing as much golf today because they are not having enough fun. That just doesn’t make any sense to us because here at Fore Fun we can’t get enough of the fun that golf provides…Our first initiatives focus on educating golfers (both new and old) about all the fun that playing a game can add to the golf experience.

So, do you like to bet while golfing? Then this booklet is for you! Don’t necessarily bet, but like to play games within the game of golf? Then this booklet is for you! Perhaps you would just like to learn different types of golf games? Then this booklet is definitely for you!

Or maybe you’re like me – my problem is I can never remember the rules to all the different golf games to play. Do you know the difference between Bingo Bango Bongo and Stableford? How about Perfecto and Nassau? Remember how to play Skins? Well, 40 Games FORE the Golf Course has them all explained in an easy-to-digest format.

I also appreciate how the book is categorized – by how many players you have. Only have a threesome? No worries, just lift the “Three Players” tab and there are six games to choose from right at your fingertips. There are also games for twosomes, foursomes and even large groups too. And just to have all your bases covered, 40 Games FORE the Golf Course includes a section for “games on the side” too – all of which can be played in combination with any of the games listed or in the midst of a normal stroke- or match-play round.

The booklet is capped-off by a handicap projector – which is really a nice touch. Many games require some sense of your handicap to play fairly, but some golfers have no idea what their handicap is. Don’t fret – these handicap-less golfers can still partake in all the fun! 40 Games FORE the Golf Course includes a simple-to-use handicap estimator that is based on your average golf score. Just glance at the back page, find your average score and presto – you have a pretty good estimate of your handicap. Let the games begin!

There’s no doubt 40 Games FORE the Golf Course is a great addition to your golf bag. But what’s more, it can really help you get more fun out of this game – which, let’s face it, is the whole point of golf in the first place…to have fun! Furthermore, it’ll make a great gift or stocking stuffer for the holidays. And in all seriousness, I’m really looking forward to using it the next time I’m out on the links with my golf buddies.

40 Games FORE the Golf Course can be purchased HERE. But one lucky fan can get one “fore” free! Just head on over to our Facebook Page and “like” the post on our wall entitled “Win a copy of 40 Games FORE the Golf Course booklet!” (PS: It helps if you comment too!). That’s it – we’ll choose one winner at random next week.

Good luck!