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Closest-to-Pin Ladder

Progressively harder range targets where the closest ball claims each rung.

2-10 players, about 15-45 min at Driving Range Bay. Pick turns, keep driving range scoring visible, stop at target.

  • BoardDriving Range
  • CategoryDriving Range
  • Best for2-10 who want a 15-45 min round.
  • Players2-10
Closest-to-Pin Ladder activity preview - Progressively harder range targets where the closest ball claims each rung.
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“Progressively harder range targets where the closest ball claims each rung.”

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How to play Closest-to-Pin Ladder

Step 1

Progressively harder range targets where the closest ball claims each rung.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

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Scoring

How the result works

2-10 players, about 15-45 min at Driving Range Bay. Pick turns, keep driving range scoring visible, stop at target.

Example: Progressively harder range targets where the closest ball claims each rung.

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

2-10 who want a 15-45 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Driving Range
Category Driving Range
Best for 2-10 who want a 15-45 min round.
Players 2-10
Time 15-45 min
Gear Clubs, range balls or a facility bucket, and a score note
Space Driving-range bay behind the hitting line
Energy Medium
Setup Start from Driving Range Board and tell the group the activity is Closest-to-Pin 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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Closest-to-Pin 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 Closest-to-Pin Ladder from Studboards. Progressively harder range targets where the closest ball claims each rung. Fits: Players: 2-10 | Time: 15-45 min | Gear: Clubs, range balls or a facility bucket, and a score note 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/driving-range/driving-range-closest-to-pin-ladder.html

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