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Putting Games

  1. Hole Out Relay
    This is a putting or chipping relay race of two players at a time. Players start and finish at the same point.
    • At the whistle, each player plays to their designated target area (hole or circle).
    • After holing out or (ball inside the circle), the players must then play across to the opponents target and then retrace this route back to the starting line in the same manner.
    • Players may not use their hands, feet or body to influence the ball (except to take the ball out of the cup) or block another's player's path. Penalty for any violation is 5 seconds.
    Hole Out Relay

  2. Crack Putters Open
    A putting contest on a variety of surfaces (walks, blacktop, flooring, etc.) or green to see who can make the ball stop closest to the target (crack or line like in pitching pennies).
    • Play begins from both ends of the surface with the players putting toward the crack or line. scoring zones are marked with higher values nearer the crack.
    • If another player strikes a competitor's ball, the balls will be scored where they come to rest. Each player should be given a set number of putts.
    Crack Putters Open


  3. Mat or Green Games: See Short Course Games and Activities, Putting Contests.
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