Golf Solitaire

How to Play Golf Solitaire

Play an exposed card that is one rank higher or lower than the waste card. Suits do not matter. Clear all seven columns before the stock runs out to win. Since the stock is available only once, the order of your moves matters.

Four Questions to Ask Before Every Move

Will this move uncover another card?

When two cards are playable, favor the move that reveals a new card. More exposed cards give you more ways to continue the run.

Should I keep playing or draw from the stock?

Check every exposed card before drawing. If a legal card remains, play it or compare the available routes first.

How do Ace and King work?

Ace connects only to 2, and King connects only to Queen. Ace and King cannot be played on each other.

What happens when the stock runs out?

Continue playing any legal exposed cards. If no card fits the waste, the game ends because the waste pile cannot be recycled.

Golf Solitaire opening with seven columns and the stock pile

Uncover New Cards First

At the start of a deal, compare every legal move and favor the route that exposes another card.

Golf Solitaire tableau with a playable waste-card sequence

Check All Seven Columns Before Drawing

A playable card may be easy to miss. Confirm that no exposed card is one rank above or below the waste before using the stock.

Golf Solitaire stock and waste piles during a game

Plan Around Ace and King

Before playing an Ace or King, look for an exposed 2 or Queen that can keep the run going.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Golf Solitaire?

Play an exposed card that is exactly one rank above or below the waste card. Clear all seven columns before the stock runs out to win.

Do suits matter in Golf Solitaire?

No. Only rank matters, so cards of any suit can be played together.

Can you play an Ace on a King?

No. Ace connects only to 2, and King connects only to Queen.

Can you go through the stock more than once?

No. The stock is used once, and the waste pile cannot be turned over to create a new stock.

Is every Golf Solitaire deal winnable?

No. Some deals cannot be cleared, but choosing stronger card runs gives you the best chance to win.

Can I replay the same deal?

Yes. Enter the same deal number to restore the same layout and try a different sequence.