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Closest to cup carryover golf challenge

On every par 3, closest tee shot earns 1 side point. If nobody hits the green, the next par 3 is worth 2 side points.

Use this when a golf group wants one simple Twist on par 3 holes.

  • BoardGolf
  • CategoryTwist
  • Best forGolf groups that want a side challenge.
  • Players2-4
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Closest to Cup Carryover activity preview - On every par 3, closest tee shot earns 1 challenge point. If nobody hits the green, the next par 3 is worth 2 challenge points.
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Quick start.

“On each counting par 3, closest tee shot to the cup scores; if nobody hits the green, carry the point to the next par 3.”

Run the round

How to play Closest to Cup Carryover

Step 1

Everyone hits a tee shot on the counting par 3.

Step 2

After all balls stop, measure or agree which ball is closest to the cup on the green.

Step 3

Award the point, or carry it forward if no tee shot finishes on the green.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Closest ball on the green scores one point; a carryover makes the next counting par 3 worth one extra point.

Example: Everyone hits a tee shot on the counting par 3.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Counting a ball off the green as closest. The shot must finish on the green unless the group chose a no-green fallback before the round.

Safety: Measure closest-to-cup only after every tee shot on the par 3 has stopped.

Best for

Who it fits

Golf groups that want a side challenge.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Golf
Category Twist
Best for Golf groups that want a side challenge.
Players 2-4
Time 9-18 holes
Gear Golf clubs, balls, scorecard, and side-point note
Space Golf hole, tee, fairway, or green
Energy Medium
Setup Choose the par 3 holes that count and add a closest-to-cup column to the scorecard.
Twist it

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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Closest to Cup Carryover 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 Cup Carryover from Studboards. A golf closest cup challenge with equal turns and clear scoring. Fits: Players: 2-4 | Time: 9-18 holes | Gear: Golf clubs, balls, scorecard, and side-point note Safety: Measure closest-to-cup only after every tee shot on the par 3 has stopped. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/golf/closest-to-cup-carryover.html

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