Drunk Golf - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Drunk Golf is a drinking game in the Beer Games category for 2-4 players that takes about 15-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Golf drinking challenge

Equipment Needed

Setup

Set up a small indoor or outdoor course using household items like cups, books, furniture, or cans as obstacles. Create 6-9 'holes' marked with a final target, such as an empty bottle, and assign a par (number of shots) for each hole. Each player gets a ping pong ball or similar object to use as their 'golf ball' and a designated method to hit it, like a spoon or flicking with fingers. Place drinks at each hole for penalties and rewards.

How to Play Drunk Golf

  1. Set up the game according to basic rules
  2. Players take turns or play simultaneously
  3. Penalties result in drinking
  4. Success means assigning drinks
  5. Continue until winner emerges
  6. Loser faces final penalty
  7. Winner earns bragging rights
  8. Adjust rules as needed for your group

Tips & Strategies

Focus on finesse, not force, when hitting the ball, especially on longer or more complex holes with tight corners. Watch your opponents carefully; some players might 'accidentally' adjust obstacles to their advantage. Use your turn wisely to assign penalty drinks to stronger players if you successfully make par. Avoid overshooting near penalty zones, as repeated misses can lead to serious drinking setbacks.

Variations

Every stroke over par results in an immediate sip, so players need to manage their game carefully to avoid piling up penalties fast.: Lower scores are punished instead of rewarded; players who complete a hole under par must take a drink for each stroke they saved.: Before starting, each player adds one obstacle to the course. These obstacles cannot be removed and must be navigated on every turn.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the ball gets stuck or lost during play?
If the ball gets stuck in an obstacle or falls off the course, the player must take a penalty drink and restart that shot from the previous position.
Can players assign drinks for successes?
Yes, if a player finishes a hole at or under par, they can assign drinks equal to the number of strokes they beat par by to any other player.
What is the final penalty for the loser?
The player with the highest total strokes at the end of the game must finish their drink or take 3 penalty shots, depending on group preference.
How do we handle tied scores?
For any tie, the tied players must engage in a one-shot showdown on a sudden-death hole, with the loser taking two penalty drinks.

Players: 2-4 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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