Method and die for playing a golf game and side game with a die. A die preferably six-sided is provided. Each face of the die has a symbol (indicia) representing one of various available golf side games. At each golf hole, the die is rolled to select one of the golf side games to be played. This same die can also select a player grouping rule for grouping players into teams. After the golf side game is selected, the golf side game is used to play the first golf hole to its conclusion. The die is also rolled for each subsequent golf hole that is played to select one of the golf side games. Points accumulated by each player are then determined. A total payout of value items may be determined based on the number of points accumulated by each player.