Street Golf Games

The “Street Targets” Game

A common version of the game is to call out landmarks (light poles, fire hydrants, etc.).  Then play to hit the landmark with the ball, counting each players’ number of shots in the same manner as standard golf.  (Trash day provides an especially target-rich environment!).

The “Chipping Bocce” Game

This game can be played in the backyard, patio, driveway, or street.  One of the colored balls (typically a white or yellow ball) is thrown across the patio or yard or down the street or sidewalk as the peyton (or target ball).  Individuals or teams try to chip their balls closest to the peyton.  Scoring is just like bocce ball.  The closest team gets a point for every ball closer to the peyton than the opposing team’s closest ball.  

The Full Standard Game

The full standard street golf game is played by having one player call out a landmark down the street, such as a light pole, parked car, etc.  The approximate distance and direction from the landmark to the intended hole placement is also called out.  Play starts like regular golf, but with covered iron shots directly off the street rather than a tee.   When a player gets within range of the proposed hole location, that player walks out and sets or gently backhand flings the “hole” to the agreed-upon location.  Once all players have holed out, a new player calls the location of the next hole down the street. 

With multiple holes, the holes can be set at several locations along a street to allow play back and forth between holes.  After finishing play at one hole, that hole can be moved to provide a new look for the hole when playing back that direction.  Multiple holes also allow for more team play options.