Golf Solitaire

Golf Solitaire is a fast-paced, single-player card game that’s all about clearing the table with a low score, much like its namesake sport. You’re dealt a tableau of seven columns, each with five face-up cards stacked vertically so all are visible, using a standard 52-card deck. Below sits a foundation pile, starting with one card flipped from the remaining 17-card stock, which you’ll draw from as needed. The goal? Move all 35 tableau cards to the foundation by playing ones that are one rank higher or lower than the top foundation card—like a 5 or 7 on a 6—suits don’t matter. Only the bottom card of each column is playable, and when it’s gone, the next one up takes its place. If you’re stuck, flip a new stock card to the foundation, but you only get one pass through the stock—no redeals. The vibe’s simple yet strategic—think clean layout, no frills, just you plotting moves to whittle down the tableau. You win by clearing all 35 cards before the stock runs out, though some play nine “holes” (rounds), scoring one point per card left in the tableau or minus one per stock card if you clear it, aiming for a par of 36 or less. Variations spice it up: “Easy Golf” lets you wrap from King to Ace (and back), boosting winnability to around 93%, while strict rules block Kings as endpoints. Perfect for a quick brain flex or a sneaky “one more round” session—how low do you think you’d score before the deck calls your bluff?