Why Golf plays quickly
Golf is one of the simplest solitaire variants to learn because it removes suit matching, foundations, and large tableau movements. Most of the challenge comes from timing your stock draws and preserving rank flexibility.
Rules overview
Only top cards are playable, suits do not matter, and the active foundation accepts cards one rank above or below its current top, including Ace-King wraparound.
Strategy tips
- Long chains matter more than early flashy clears, so avoid spending a useful connecting rank too soon.
- Track which ranks are buried under each column to decide whether drawing from the stock is worth it.
- Because suits do not matter, the key skill is preserving future adjacency options.
Need more detail? Read the Golf strategy guide.