What is Zekko Golf?
The strategy card game that brings more thinking, more fun and more unforgettable moments to every round. You play the course you're standing on — but every hole now has chaos, counter-play and consequences.
A ROUND OF ZEKKO IN FIVE STEPS
STEP 1
Set up the round
Pick your course, format and playing partners.
STEP 2
Deal the cards
Every player is dealt a secret hand before the first tee.
STEP 3
Play real golf
Score hole-by-hole exactly as you normally would.
STEP 4
Cast at the right moment
Hit a rival with Jeopardy, defend with a Block, or Advance yourself.
STEP 5
Watch the board shift
Live leaderboard moves on every card, not just every shot.
Play strategy cards
A wide range of cards let you cast jeopardy on opponents and influence their next move.
Use Advance cards
Each player holds Advance cards that let them move forward on any hole, at any time.
Zekko is all about timing
Cards are dealt at random before the round and can only be used once. Use them, and they're gone.
It works both ways
The jeopardy you cast can — and will — be cast on you. Play smart, be ready, make every decision count.
The Cards
Three colours, three jobs. Every card is one-use only — timing is everything.
RED — Jeopardy
Cast on an opponent to make their hole harder: iron only, retake a shot, play from the wrong tee and more. Group Jeopardy hits everyone at once.
YELLOW — Block, Reverse & Deflect
Your defence. Block cancels a Jeopardy cast on you, Reverse sends it straight back, Deflect passes it to another player (or team).
GREEN — Advance
Self-help cards you play on your own hole — a mulligan, a gimme, a free drop. Group Advance helps the whole fourball.
Handicap tiers
Every card scales by ability. Tier 1 (+5 to 5), Tier 2 (6–12) and Tier 3 (13–58) each get a fairer version of the same effect.
HOW A CAST PLAYS OUT
STEP 1
Pick a card
Open your hand from the scorecard on any eligible hole.
STEP 2
Choose a target
Jeopardy goes on a rival; Advance goes on you.
STEP 3
Everyone is told
Your group sees the announcement on their phones instantly.
STEP 4
Target may Block
If they hold a Block, Reverse or Deflect they can respond.
STEP 5
Play the hole
The effect applies. The card is spent for the round.
Card rules the organiser can set
Allow or ban cards on par 3s, restrict casting to high stroke-index holes, and switch on card trading between players.
Game Formats
Every format works in two modes.
ZEKKO MODE
Cards, strategy handicap and Zekko rules switched on. The full experience.
STANDARD MODE
Pure golf scoring — no cards. Great for tournaments that just want live leaderboards.
Individual
Stroke Play
Total strokes, lowest score wins. The standard format.
Stableford
Points per hole: Eagle 4pts, Birdie 3pts, Par 2pts, Bogey 1pt, Double+ 0pts. Highest points wins.
Match Play
Hole-by-hole head-to-head. Win a hole = 1 up. Most holes won wins the match.
Skins
Win a hole outright to claim a skin. Tied holes carry over — pot builds up.
Doubles & Pairs
Best Ball (Four-Ball)
Each player plays their own ball. The pair's best net score counts per hole.
Foursomes
Pairs share one ball, alternating shots. One player tees odd holes, partner tees even.
Greensomes
Both partners tee off, choose the best ball, then alternate shots until holed.
Teams
Scramble
Team picks the best shot each stroke. One shared team score per hole.Standard mode only.
Events & Societies
From a Saturday fourball to a full season — one hub, three event types.
Single-Day Event
One course, one date, as many groups as you need. Tee-time or shotgun start, prizes for longest drive and nearest the pin.
Multi-Day / Society Trip
Several days, different courses, multiple rounds a day. Individual, pairs or Ryder-Cup style teams with running points.
Season Competition
A fixed roster playing up to 10 rounds across the year with a season-long league table and optional knockout.
Stag Society
A stag-day special: a secret card is dealt to every group on every hole. Nobody knows what's coming next.
ORGANISER WALKTHROUGH
STEP 1
Create the event
Events tab → choose Single-Day, Society or Season.
STEP 2
Set format & mode
Stroke, Stableford, Match Play… Zekko or Standard.
STEP 3
Invite players
By username or email — they get a branded invitation.
STEP 4
Build the groups
Drag players into tee times, add a Zekko Bot to fill gaps.
STEP 5
Go live
Players check in, cards are dealt, scores flow to the leaderboard.
Joining as a player
Got a 7-character event code? Enter it on the Home screen to request your place. Accept invitations from your Alerts or Inbox.
TV leaderboard
Every event has a big-screen view for the clubhouse — live scores, match points and prize winners as they happen.
Using the App
Your first round, start to finish.
STEP 1
Sign in
Browse as a guest, sign in when you want to play.
STEP 2
Set up your profile
Username, handicap, home club and avatar.
STEP 3
Tap PLAY ZEKKO
The big green button in the bottom bar.
STEP 4
Add your partners
Search Zekko friends or add a Bot opponent.
STEP 5
Deal the cards
Everyone gets a secret hand on their own phone.
STEP 6
Score & cast
Enter scores per hole; cast cards when the moment's right.
STEP 7
Round complete
Results, stats and your Strategy Index update.
THE BOTTOM BAR
Home
Live and upcoming rounds, your profile card, find friends, join an event by code.
Games
Every round you're part of — in progress, scheduled and completed.
Play Zekko
Start a new round in four quick steps: course, players, format, extras.
Events
The organiser hub for tournaments, society trips and seasons.
Inbox
Direct messages, invitations and join requests.
THE TOP BAR
Premium
Passes and packs — Day Pass, Birdie Pack, Group Pack and Grand Slam.
Menu
Profile, history, settings, theme and report a problem.
Why choose Zekko?
Play. Outsmart. Win.
More fun
Add energy, laughter and friendly competition to every round.
More engagement
Everyone stays involved from the first hole to the last — a bad front nine is never over.
More memorable
Create stories you'll talk about for years — moments no other format can deliver.
For every player
Easy to learn. Fun for casual golfers and serious competitors alike, thanks to handicap-tiered cards.
Free to try
The Par Pack gives you a free Zekko round every month. Upgrade for unlimited rounds, groups and events.
