Bar Golf - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Bar Golf is a drinking game in the Beer Games category for 2-12 players that takes about 3-5 hours with a hard difficulty level.

Bar crawl scored like golf

Equipment Needed

• Multiple bars
• Scorecard
• Golf attire optional

Setup

Plan route of 9 bars. Print scorecards. Dress code optional.

How to Play Bar Golf

1. Create a course of 9 bars (holes)
2. Each bar has a par (usually 3-4 sips)
3. Order a drink at each bar
4. Finish it in as few sips as possible
5. Sips = strokes, record score
6. Penalties: Spill (+1), Wrong drink (+1)
7. Hole-in-one = finish in one chug
8. Lowest total score wins

Tips & Strategies

Know your limits. It's a marathon, not a sprint. Eat beforehand.

Variations

Full 18: Hit 18 bars for full course. Hazards: Extra penalties at certain bars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a sip?

Continuous drinking = 1 sip. Put glass down = new sip.

Can we take breaks?

Yes, but par doesn't change.

Players: 2-12 | Duration: 3-5 hours | Difficulty: hard

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