Pub Golf - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
Pub Golf is a drinking game in the Beer Games category for 4-20 players that takes about 2-4 hours with a medium difficulty level.
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
Related Drinking Games
- Drunk Golf — Golf drinking challenge
- Beer Mile — Drink 4 beers during a mile run
- I Never — Classic never have I ever
- Edward Fortyhands — Tape 40oz beers to your hands until you finish both
- Stack Cup — Bounce, stack, and race in this cup-stacking drinking game
- Slap Cup — Stack cups with the ability to slap away competitors
- Drunken Uno — Uno with extra drinking penalties
- Wisest Wizard — Build a wizard staff from taped beer cans
From Our Blog
- Weekend Party Ideas to Amp Up Your Get-Together — If you're looking to host an unforgettable weekend party, it's all about the games. Sure, you could just throw on some music and let everyone mingle, but where's the flair in that? Adding some engagin...
- Weekend Party Ideas That Bring the Fun — So, you're planning a weekend bash and want to make sure it's one for the books. Whether it's a casual barbecue with friends, a rooftop gathering, or just a chill night in with your closest crew, havi...
- Weekend Party Ideas to Amp Up Your Gathering — Hey there, weekend warrior! If you're looking to elevate your party game this weekend, you're in the right place. As someone who's been hosting shindigs for years, I've got the scoop on the best drink...
Browse more Beer Games drinking games or see all drinking games.