9 Card Golf is a digital adaptation of the classic card game that manages to be both relaxing and strategic. Itβs the perfect 'waiting in line' game because of its clean interface and straightforward rules. The goal is to have the lowest score by swapping out high cards for low ones, and the AI provides a decent challenge without being frustrating.
While it doesn't have flashy animations or high-octane action, its strength lies in its simplicity and the faithful recreation of the tabletop experience. For fans of solitaire or traditional card games, this is a solid addition to the folder. The UI is sharp, and the rounds are quick enough to keep you coming back for 'just one more game.'
Available on: iPhone, iPod
Version 2.4Fri Dec 17 2021
- Animation Repairs in support of iOS 15
- Updated screen sizes supported (adds latest screen sizes)
This is the 9-Card variant of the Game of Golf. In this simple, fun game of matching cards, players try to earn the lowest number of points (as in the sport of Golf) over the course of 9 or 18 hands (holes)! Fun strategies come into play as you compete against computer players of various experience levels to improve your game. We have carefully crafted this game so that play interaction feels like you are actually playing the card game.
In support of our 9CardGolf playing community, we have added requested variations of the game (match 3 vs. 2 cards, allow flip up of card in hand before replacing, or not) in addition to our fun experimental rules.
Brief Highlights:
-Play against a friend on the same device via "Pass and Play"
-Strengthen your own game play by practicing against one of our AI players
-Three levels of computer (AI) player: Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced
-Adjustable number of hands (play game shorter than 9 or 18 holes?)
-Full score-keeping system (view prior game score-cards and in-game card)
-Choices of table surfaces, card-backs, card-fronts and AI player speed
-Sound effects during game play (can be disabled)
-Enable/Disable experimental rules affecting game play
-Select from our rule variations making it the game you learned how to play
-Game Center Achievements and LeaderBoards when playing AI players
-Rules and current scores available in-game
-Getting started video shows a full two-hand game and more
Requires iOSΒ 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.This is the 9-Card variant of the Game of Golf. In this simple, fun game of matching cards, players try to earn the lowest number of points (as in the sport of Golf) over the course of 9 or 18 hands (holes)! Fun strategies come into play as you compete against computer players of various experience levels to improve your game. We have carefully crafted this game so that play interaction feels like you are actually playing the card game.
In support of our 9CardGolf playing community, we have added requested variations of the game (match 3 vs. 2 cards, allow flip up of card in hand before replacing, or not) in addition to our fun experimental rules.
Brief Highlights:
-Play against a friend on the same device via "Pass and Play"
-Strengthen your own game play by practicing against one of our AI players
-Three levels of computer (AI) player: Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced
-Adjustable number of hands (play game shorter than 9 or 18 holes?)
-Full score-keeping system (view prior game score-cards and in-game card)
-Choices of table surfaces, card-backs, card-fronts and AI player speed
-Sound effects during game play (can be disabled)
-Enable/Disable experimental rules affecting game play
-Select from our rule variations making it the game you learned how to play
-Game Center Achievements and LeaderBoards when playing AI players
-Rules and current scores available in-game
-Getting started video shows a full two-hand game and more



9 Card Golf is a digital version of the traditional card game 'Golf.' Players are dealt nine cards face down and must swap them with cards from the deck or discard pile to achieve the lowest possible total score. Strategic thinking is required as you decide when to reveal cards and when to swap. Featuring clean graphics, smooth animations, and adjustable difficulty, itβs a perfect casual experience for card game enthusiasts.
Faithful recreation of 9-card Golf
Single-player against challenging AI
Clean, easy-to-read card designs
Track your stats and high scores
Relaxing casual gameplay
Aim for the lowest score over 9 or 18 'holes' (rounds). Aces are worth 1, and face cards have high values, so swap them out quickly!
If you align two cards of the same value in a column, they often cancel each other out or provide a score of zero, depending on the specific house rules used.
On your turn, draw from the deck or discard pile. Replace one of your nine cards to lower your total, but be carefulβonce you flip a card, it stays flipped.
In most variations of 9 Card Golf, Kings are worth 0 points, making them very valuable for keeping your score low!