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One-Putt Ladder

Start close and move one step back after every made putt. Highest completed rung wins.

Start close and move one step back after every made putt. Highest completed rung wins. Two misses on one rung sends the player back one step. Format: Ladder.

  • BoardMini Golf
  • CategoryPutting Challenge
  • Best for2-8 who want a 15-45 min round.
  • Players2-8
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One-Putt Ladder activity preview - Start close and move one step back after every made putt. Highest completed rung wins.
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Quick start.

“Start close and move one step back after every made putt. Highest completed rung wins.”

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How to play One-Putt Ladder

Step 1

Start close and move one step back after every made putt. Highest completed rung wins.

Step 2

Judge the putt result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the putt setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Start close and move one step back after every made putt. Highest completed rung wins. Two misses on one rung sends the player back one step. Format: Ladder.

Example: Start close and move one step back after every made putt. Highest completed rung wins.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Moving the start mark or changing score values after play begins. Keep one score card for the full round.

Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment.

Best for

Who it fits

2-8 who want a 15-45 min round.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Mini Golf
Category Putting Challenge
Best for 2-8 who want a 15-45 min round.
Players 2-8
Time 15-45 min
Gear Mini-golf putter, ball, course, and scorecard
Space Mini-golf course or safe practice lane
Energy Low
Setup Start from Mini Golf Board and tell the group the activity is One-Putt Ladder.
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Variations to try

  • Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
  • Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.
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One-Putt Ladder also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

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We're playing One-Putt Ladder from Studboards. Start close and move one step back after every made putt. Highest completed rung wins. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 15-45 min | Gear: Mini-golf putter, ball, course, and scorecard Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/mini-golf/mini-golf-one-putt-ladder.html

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