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Disc golf fairway gate ladder

Move through a set of fairway-width gates and score only drives that pass the current gate cleanly before moving up. Highest ladder wins.

Use this when a disc golf group wants a skill challenge before or during a casual round.

  • BoardDisc Golf
  • CategoryDiscgolf
  • Best for2-6 who want a 15-45 min round.
  • Players2-6
Fairway Gate Ladder activity preview - Move through a set of fairway-width gates and score only drives that pass the current gate cleanly before moving up. Highest ladder wins.
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Quick start.

“Players throw from the same tee or starting line.”

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How to play Fairway Gate Ladder

Step 1

Players throw from the same tee or starting line.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

A throw that passes cleanly through the current gate moves the player up the ladder.

Example: Players throw from the same tee or starting line.

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

2-6 who want a 15-45 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Disc Golf
Category Discgolf
Best for 2-6 who want a 15-45 min round.
Players 2-6
Time 15-45 min
Gear Flying discs, baskets or targets, and scorecard
Space Disc golf course, park, or safe practice field
Energy Medium
Setup Mark 3 to 5 fairway gates using trees, cones, bags, or visible landing windows.
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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.
Moment fit

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Fairway Gate 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 Fairway Gate Ladder from Studboards. Move through a set of fairway-width gates and score only drives that pass the current gate cleanly before moving up. Highest ladder wins. Fits: Players: 2-6 | Time: 15-45 min | Gear: Flying discs, baskets or targets, 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/sports/discgolf/disc-golf-fairway-gate-ladder.html

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