Golf with Mini-Challenges

Golf with Mini-Challenges: Fun Ideas to Spice Up Your Rounds

Adding mini-challenges during your golf rounds makes the game more engaging, competitive, and enjoyable. Here are some fun challenge ideas you can incorporate:

1. Closest to the Pin

On every par-3, compete with your group to see who lands their ball closest to the hole. Add a point for each win.

2. Fairway Finder

Award a point to anyone who lands in the fairway on par-4 and par-5 holes. Miss the fairway? No points!

3. No 3-Putt Challenge

The first player to 3-putt loses a point or buys the next round of drinks at the clubhouse.

4. Birdie or Bust

Award double points if someone makes a birdie. Bogeys or worse? Zero points for that hole.

5. Sand Save Contest

If someone lands in a bunker, they can earn an extra point by getting up and down (saving par).

6. Longest Drive (with rules)

Pick a specific hole and see who hits the longest drive in the fairway—no points for a ball in the rough or OB.

7. No Water Penalty

If your ball stays dry while others find the water, you score an extra point.

8. Par 3 King

Keep track of all par-3 scores. The lowest combined score on all par-3s wins.

9. Scramble Holes

Pick a few holes where your group plays scramble-style (everyone hits, and you play from the best shot). It’s a fun break from individual pressure.

10. One-Club Challenge

Choose one hole and require everyone to use just one club from tee to green.