Golf Course Games - What Are They?

What is a Golf Course Game?

A "golf course game" typically refers to a game that is played on a golf course. While the term itself is quite broad, it can encompass various activities and games that involve using a golf course as the setting. Here are a few common types of games and activities that can be played on a golf course:

• Golf: The most traditional activity on a golf course is the sport of golf itself. Golf is a game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on the course with as few strokes as possible.

• Miniature Golf: Miniature golf, also known as putt-putt or crazy golf, is a recreational game played on a small, usually artificial course. It involves putting a golf ball into a series of holes with obstacles.

• Footgolf: Footgolf is a combination of soccer and golf. Players use their feet to kick a soccer ball into large holes on the course in as few kicks as possible.

• Disc Golf: Disc golf, also known as frisbee golf, is a game where players throw a disc (frisbee) into a series of metal baskets in as few throws as possible. It is similar to traditional golf but uses flying discs instead of golf balls.

• Scramble: A scramble is a team-based game in which players work together to achieve the best possible score. Each player on the team tees off, and the team selects the best shot to play from. This continues until the ball is holed.

• Speed Golf: Speed golf is a variation of traditional golf in which players not only try to shoot a low score but also aim to complete the round in the least amount of time. This game combines golf with running, and players often carry only a few clubs.

• Skins Game: A skins game is a golf betting game where each hole has a monetary value (a "skin"). Players compete for these skins, and the player with the lowest score on a hole wins the skin. If no player wins the hole, the skin carries over to the next hole.

• Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin: These are common contests or games that are often held on golf courses during non-competitive rounds. Longest drive measures the longest tee shot on a designated hole, while closest to the pin awards the player who hits their ball nearest to the hole on a par-3 hole.

• Golf Card Games: These games rely on specially crafted decks of cards that have different actions on each card. Typically a golfer draws a random card from the deck on the tee box of each hole and has to complete the action on the card. An example of a card would be "Tee off with your putter" or "Do the Happy Gilmore off the tee box".

These are just examples of games and activities that can be played on a golf course. The specific rules and objectives can vary widely depending on the game being played, but all of them make use of the unique layout and features of a golf course for recreational or competitive purposes.