Hone your golf strategy with interactive review games that challenge you to make smart decisions on the course. Focus on key aspects like club selection, shot placement, and risk management to improve your golf performance. Practice visualizing each hole, planning your approach, and adapting to conditions. Analyze past rounds to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. Regularly playing strategy-based games will train your mind to think like a champion golfer when it matters most.
Putting Green Challenges
Around the World
In “Around the World,” players take turns attempting putts from various distances around a hole. To set up, place tees at 3, 6, and 9 feet from the cup in four directions. Each player must make a putt from every tee before moving to the next distance. This game helps golfers hone your skills from different angles and distances, simulating real course scenarios. By practicing precision and consistency, you’ll build confidence in your short game. “Around the World” is a fun way to challenge friends while sharpening your putting prowess. Give it a try during your next practice session at Cornerstone Golf Club!
21 Putt
The 21 Putt game is a fun and challenging way to work on your putting accuracy and consistency. To play, set up 21 golf balls in a circle around the hole, starting 3 feet away and moving back a foot for each ball. The goal is to make as many consecutive putts as possible, seeing how close you can get to sinking all 21 in a row. This game helps develop a smooth, repeatable putting stroke and builds confidence on the green. It’s a great way to practice pressure putts and simulate the feeling of needing to make that crucial putt during a round. 21 Putt is perfect for golfers of all skill levels looking to improve their short game and lower their scores. Grab some friends and challenge each other to see who can achieve the longest streak of made putts!
Short Game Showdowns
Closest to the Pin
Closest to the Pin is a classic golf game that challenges players to land their tee shot nearest to the hole on a par-3. To set up, each golfer takes their shot from the tee box, aiming for the flagstick. After everyone has hit, players walk to the green to measure whose ball is closest to the pin. The winner earns a point, with the goal being to accumulate the most points throughout the round. This game is perfect for honing distance control and spin, as you must judge the right club and shot shape to land the ball close. With a soft touch and precise aim, you’ll be racking up points in no time. Closest to the Pin adds an element of friendly competition to your round while helping you dial in your short game skills. Give it a try during your next outing at Cornerstone Golf Club!
Par 18
Par 18 is an exciting short game challenge that tests your chipping, pitching and putting prowess. This fun format involves playing 18 holes using only your scoring clubs from within 50 yards of the green. By removing full swings, Par 18 helps you zero in on dialing in distances, shot selection and green reading – all critical skills for lowering your handicap. The friendly competition offers a chance to connect with fellow members while honing your scoring touch. Whether you’re a seasoned player looking to sharpen your wedges or newer to golf and wanting to build confidence around the greens, Par 18 provides an engaging way to level up your short game in a welcoming environment. Join us for this enjoyable event and take your scoring to new heights!
Bunker Ladder Drill
The Bunker Ladder Drill is a fun way to practice your sand saves while adding a competitive element. Set up by placing five golf balls at progressively longer distances from the bunker, starting at 10 feet and increasing by 5 feet each time. The goal is to hole out each shot, starting with the closest ball. If you miss, move on to the next ball but keep track of your total strokes. This drill helps you focus on distance control and touch out of the sand. Practicing from various lies and bunker positions will prepare you for the course. Bunker saves are often key to scoring, so dedicate time to this drill and watch your sand game improve. Remember, a friendly competition with buddies makes practice more engaging and fun!
Full Swing Games
Nine Shot Shape Challenge
The Nine Shot Shape Challenge is a fun and effective way to practice shaping your shots both ways. To set up, place nine golf balls in a straight line, about two feet apart from each other. Your goal is to hit each ball to a specific target, alternating between fades and draws. Start with the first ball and attempt to hit a fade. Move to the next ball and hit a draw. Continue this pattern until you’ve hit all nine balls. This drill helps ingrain the feel and technique needed to work the ball in both directions on command. It’s a great way to build confidence in your ability to control ball flight and navigate tricky course situations. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer looking to refine your skills or a newer player just learning to shape shots, the Nine Shot Shape Challenge is an enjoyable and effective practice tool. So next time you’re at the range, give it a try and see how many times you can successfully hit your targets while alternating shot shapes. With repetition and focus, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your command of shot shaping improves.
Fairway Finder
Playing Fairway Finder is an excellent way to improve your driving accuracy and develop a more strategic approach to your golf game. By practicing with specific targets and obstacles in mind, you’ll learn to visualize and execute shots with greater precision. This game encourages you to think carefully about club selection, ball placement, and swing technique, helping you make smarter decisions on the course. As you master the challenges of Fairway Finder, you’ll build confidence in your ability to hit the fairway consistently, even under pressure. With improved accuracy off the tee, you’ll set yourself up for shorter approach shots and more birdie opportunities, ultimately leading to lower scores. Plus, by reducing the stress and frustration that comes with errant drives, you’ll enjoy the game more and approach each round with a positive, strategic mindset. Fairway Finder is a fun and effective way to take your driving skills to the next level.
On-Course Contests
Worst Ball
Worst Ball is a clever twist on traditional golf that challenges players to think more strategically about each shot. In this unique format, all players tee off as normal, but then the group must play their next shot from the location of the poorest drive. This continues throughout the hole, with the “worst ball” determining the starting point for everyone’s subsequent stroke.
By forcing golfers to constantly adapt to less-than-ideal lies, Worst Ball encourages smarter club selection and shot shaping to minimize the impact of errant shots. Players learn to prioritize accuracy and course management over raw distance, as one badly mishit drive can significantly impact the entire group’s score.
This exciting format is perfect for golfers of all skill levels looking to hone their strategic decision-making abilities. It’s also a great way to level the playing field and foster camaraderie among friends or colleagues, as even the most experienced players can find themselves at the mercy of a tricky lie. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend warrior, Worst Ball is sure to provide a fun and educational challenge that will help you approach every shot with a more thoughtful mindset.
Poker Golf
Poker Golf is an exciting strategy game that rewards consistent play and smart course management. The objective is to finish the round with the lowest poker hand score. Each hole represents a card, with par being a 2, bogey a 3, double bogey a 4, and so on. Birdies and eagles count as aces. At the end of the round, the best 5-card poker hand wins.
This format encourages players to avoid big numbers and play strategically to minimize high scores on individual holes. Pars and birdies are highly valued, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and course management. Poker Golf is a fun way to practice consistency and smart decision-making on the course. It’s perfect for friendly competition among golf buddies or as a unique format for charity tournaments and corporate outings.
Cornerstone Golf Club welcomes players of all skill levels to enjoy Poker Golf on our beautifully maintained course. With a focus on camaraderie and improvement, it’s a great way to enhance your golf game while connecting with fellow enthusiasts in a welcoming environment.
Conclusion
Golf strategy review games are a valuable tool for golfers of all skill levels to hone their techniques and lower their scores in an engaging, enjoyable way. From putting and chipping challenges to driving range competitions, these clever practice formats allow you to focus on specific aspects of your game while having fun. Not only do they provide an opportunity to improve your own skills, but they also offer a great way to connect with others who share your passion for the sport. So the next time you hit the links with your golf buddies, consider trying out some of these strategy review games at Cornerstone Golf Club. You’ll not only sharpen your game but also strengthen your friendships and sense of community on the course. Embrace the challenge, enjoy the camaraderie, and watch your golf game soar to new heights.