How to Play Archery Golf

For a fun twist on both sports, play golf with bows and arrows instead of clubs and balls.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Archery Sites
• 3 Archery Arrows
• Archery Arm Guard
• Archery Bows
• Archery Gloves
• Archery Quivers
• Archery Targets

1. Check with the manager of the golf course to make sure it's okay for you to play on the course. Many courses won't allow it, but ask if you can play after hours. You may have to make up your own course in a park or field with a lot of space.
2. Play archery golf with one to four people. Each person should have his or her own equipment: a bow and three arrows (a long flight arrow, a medium approach arrow, and a short flu-flu for "putting.")
3. Designate a tee-off spot from which everyone will take his or her shot.
4. Set a tennis ball on top of a soda can (or create a similar setup). This is the hole.
5. The hole should be placed the same distance from the tee-off as a golf course hole - 100 to 500 yards away.
6. Shoot your first shot from the tee-off spot; shoot each subsequent shot from wherever your arrow lands.
7. Try to knock the ball off the can in as few shots as possible.
8. Keep score for as many holes as you play. The lowest score wins.

Tips & Warnings

• There are several archery golf courses throughout the country. Ask at your local archery store, check local listings, or search for spots online.
• Do not play archery golf on a course without the course's permission.
• Always make sure the direction you're shooting is completely free of any people before you shoot. Arrows can kill people.
• Archery is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.