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Marker Gate Putt Ladder

Clear a short ladder of marker gates with controlled putts.

Build marker gates at 3 distances and putt through them in order. Fewest total rolls to clear the ladder wins. The last gate has to be cleared with a called speed. Format: 1v1 ladder.

  • BoardDesk Break
  • CategoryDesk Break
  • Best forOffice groups that want a tiny mini-golf lane without a full course.
  • Players2-6
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Marker Gate Putt Ladder activity preview - Build marker gates at 3 distances and putt through them in order. Fewest total rolls to clear the ladder wins.
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Quick start.

“Clear the marker gates in order. Fewest safe rolls through the ladder wins.”

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How to play Marker Gate Putt Ladder

Step 1

Putt through Gate 1, then Gate 2, then Gate 3.

Step 2

A missed gate stays on that gate for the next roll.

Step 3

Use the same start line unless the group agrees to move after each gate.

Step 4

Rotate after each player clears the ladder or reaches the roll cap.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Track fewest rolls to clear all gates, with missed gate touches adding one roll.

Example: A player clears Gates 1 and 2, misses Gate 3 twice, then finishes in 5 rolls.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Making the first gate too narrow. The opening round should be playable before pressure increases.

Safety: Use a soft ball, no full swings, and keep markers away from chair legs and walkways.

Best for

Who it fits

Office groups that want a tiny mini-golf lane without a full course.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Desk Break
Category Desk Break
Best for Office groups that want a tiny mini-golf lane without a full course.
Players 2-6
Time 6-12 min
Gear Putter, soft ball, markers, and tape
Space Office floor or conference room
Energy Low
Setup Build three marker gates at increasing distances and mark the start line.
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Variations to try

  • Shrink one gate after every round.
  • Require a called speed on the final gate.
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We're playing Marker Gate Putt Ladder from Studboards. A compact office putting ladder with marker gates and fewest-roll scoring. Fits: Players: 2-6 | Time: 6-12 min | Gear: Putter, soft ball, markers, and tape Safety: Use a soft ball, no full swings, and keep markers away from chair legs and walkways. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/desk-break/desk-break-marker-gate-putt-ladder.html

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