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
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