Putting
Putt-Putt Course Builder
A putting drill for the Foundations stage, at home, in about 20 minutes.
Builds enthusiasm for putting and basic course-reading instincts by turning household objects into a mini golf course.
- Standard
- With a parent
- Foundations
Equipment
- putter
- cups
- objects
Demonstration
Kids Doing Great Things at Home - DIY Mini Golf by Shriners Children's Portland
Video by Shriners Children's Portland on YouTube. Not affiliated with GolfNexus.
Steps
- 01Pick 3 spots around a backyard or living room to be holes, using cups, buckets, or boxes.
- 02Set up small obstacles between the tee and each hole using household objects.
- 03Assign a number of putts as par for each hole.
- 04Play the 3 holes as a family, counting putts on each one.
- 05Rebuild the course differently next time to keep it new.
Target
Try to finish the course in fewer total putts than your last playthrough.
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