How to Play Archery Golf
For a fun twist on both sports, play golf with bows and arrows instead of clubs and balls.
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Things You'll Need
- Archery Sites
- 3 Archery Arrows
- Archery Arm Guard
- Archery Bows
- Archery Gloves
- Archery Quivers
- Archery Targets
Instructions
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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.
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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.")
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Designate a tee-off spot from which everyone will take his or her shot.
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Set a tennis ball on top of a soda can (or create a similar setup). This is the hole.
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The hole should be placed the same distance from the tee-off as a golf course hole - 100 to 500 yards away.
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Shoot your first shot from the tee-off spot; shoot each subsequent shot from wherever your arrow lands.
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Try to knock the ball off the can in as few shots as possible.
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Keep score for as many holes as you play. The lowest score wins.
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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.
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melvoid
Sep 15, 2010
P.S. Asking your local archery shop might work, but don't hold your breath. I've mentioned at every shop I've gone to... even ones that are nearby, and I always get the same blank stare. Good luck. -
tvanharp
Jul 15, 2007
High perf bows - when shooting a high performance compound you will be able to shoot a standard carbon or Al arrow close to 400 yards (I shoot 70 lbs w/ 29" draw with a 3" vane and 100 gr field tip), so depending on the course you generally only need a standard arrow and a flu flu(arrow with 3-6 large fletchings 4" long and 1 1/2 wide to slow things down) also a digger point to help prevent skipping(this is a basically a blunt drilled out with a 2"-4" piece of piano wire soldered in) these will dig in to the ground and prevent your next shot from being even longer. keep a junk arrow in your quiver for the close shots(also with a digger). For longer shallow angle shots use the lob technique to get close, it adds a stroke but worth it if you get a bad skip. In addition to Paul's comment above you can put multiple peep sites above your normal position to really dial in on the long shots.
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tvanharp
Jul 15, 2007
High perf bows - when shooting a high performance compound you will be able to shoot a standard carbon or Al arrow close to 400 yards (I shoot 70 lbs w/ 29" draw with a 3" vane and 100 gr field tip), so depending on the course you generally only need a standard arrow and a flu flu(arrow with 3-6 large fletchings 4" long and 1 1/2 wide to slow things down) also a digger point to help prevent skipping(this is a basically a blunt drilled out with a 2"-4" piece of piano wire soldered in) these will dig in to the ground and prevent your next shot from being even longer. keep a junk arrow in your quiver for the close shots(also with a digger). For longer shallow angle shots use the lob technique to get close, it adds a stroke but worth it if you get a bad skip. In addition to Paul's comment above you can put multiple peep sites above your normal position to really dial in on the long shots.
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tvanharp
Jul 15, 2007
I can't imagine any golf course would allow archery golf also don't play this in a park! My 11 year old shoots an arrow close to 200 yards. Courses are set up for safety. If you live in Wisconsin check out the North Fond du Lac archery golf course (course is located in town of Mt. Morris). Have fun and be safe.
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tvanharp
Jul 15, 2007
I can't imagine any golf course would allow archery golf also don't play this in a park! My 11 year old shoots an arrow close to 200 yards. Courses are set up for safety. If you live in Wisconsin check out the North Fond du Lac archery golf course (course is located in town of Mt. Morris). Have fun and be safe.
