How many pubs should we visit for pub golf?

Classic pub golf uses 9 pubs (front nine) for a shorter game or 18 pubs (full round) for the ultimate challenge. For beginners, start with 9 pubs.

What are typical par scores for pub golf drinks?

Shots = Par 1, Cocktails = Par 2, Wine/Spirits = Par 3, Pints of beer = Par 4 or 5, Yard glass = Par 6. Adjust based on drink size and strength.

Do we have to wear golf clothes for pub golf?

While not mandatory, golf attire is highly encouraged and adds to the fun! Think polo shirts, argyle sweaters, flat caps, and plaid pants.

How long does a game of pub golf take?

A 9-hole pub golf round typically takes 2-3 hours. An 18-hole full round can take 4-6 hours depending on distances between pubs and how social your group is.

Pub Golf - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Bar crawl drinking game - visit 9-18 pubs and score like golf

Equipment Needed

Scorecard for each player
Pen or pencil
Golf attire (optional but encouraged)
Drinks at each pub
Route map

Setup

Create scorecards with all pubs listed. Plan your route in advance. Set a meeting point. Everyone should wear golf attire - polo shirts, visors, argyle patterns. Designate a scorekeeper. Agree on par values before starting.

How to Play Pub Golf

Plan your course: Choose 9 or 18 pubs as your holes
Assign each pub a drink and par score (shots=par 1, cocktails=par 2, wine=par 3, pints=par 4-5)
Everyone gets a scorecard to track strokes at each hole
At each pub, order your assigned drink
Count every sip/gulp as one stroke
Record your strokes on the scorecard
Finish your drink before moving to the next pub
Lowest total score after all holes wins
Penalties: spilling (+2), wrong drink (+3), skipping hole (+5)
Celebrate the winner at the 19th hole (final bar)

Tips & Strategies

Start early in the afternoon. Eat before you begin. Pace yourself - it is a marathon. Have water between pubs. Book group transport in advance. Tip your bartenders. Know when to call it quits.

Variations

Speed Golf: Time limit at each pub. Themed Pub Golf: Each pub has a theme or challenge. Extreme Golf: All drinks are doubles. Beginners: Use lower ABV drinks. Fourball: Teams of two compete together.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pubs should we visit for pub golf?: Classic pub golf uses 9 pubs (front nine) for a shorter game or 18 pubs (full round) for the ultimate challenge. For beginners, start with 9 pubs.
What are typical par scores for pub golf drinks?: Shots = Par 1, Cocktails = Par 2, Wine/Spirits = Par 3, Pints of beer = Par 4 or 5, Yard glass = Par 6. Adjust based on drink size and strength.
Do we have to wear golf clothes for pub golf?: While not mandatory, golf attire is highly encouraged and adds to the fun! Think polo shirts, argyle sweaters, flat caps, and plaid pants.
How long does a game of pub golf take?: A 9-hole pub golf round typically takes 2-3 hours. An 18-hole full round can take 4-6 hours depending on distances between pubs and how social your group is.

Players: 4-20 | Duration: 2-4 hours | Difficulty: medium