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Snake putting golf game

Play Snake, a golf putting game where three-putts pass the snake around the group.

Use this when golfers want short-game pressure layered onto a normal round.

  • BoardGolf
  • CategoryGolf
  • Best forGolf groups that want a clear hosted side challenge.
  • Players2-4
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Snake activity preview - The player who last three-putted holds the snake until someone else three-putts. Avoid holding it at the end to win the challenge.
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Quick start.

“Play each hole normally. Any three-putt takes the snake marker; holding it at the end loses the side game.”

Run the round

How to play Snake

Step 1

Count putts only after each ball reaches the green.

Step 2

When a player needs three or more putts on a hole, move the snake marker to that player.

Step 3

Keep playing the round normally and move the marker again if someone else three-putts later.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

The snake marker is the penalty; each three-putt can add one snake mark if the group wants a tally.

Example: Count putts only after each ball reaches the green.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Counting chips from off the green as putts. Start counting only once the ball is on the green.

Safety: Wait until every ball on the green has stopped before moving the snake marker.

Best for

Who it fits

Golf groups that want a clear hosted side challenge.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Golf
Category Golf
Best for Golf groups that want a clear hosted side challenge.
Players 2-4
Time 9-18 holes
Gear Golf clubs, balls, and scorecard
Space Golf green or selected hole
Energy Medium
Setup Before teeing off, choose the counting holes and put one visible snake marker on the scorecard.
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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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Snake also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

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We're playing Snake from Studboards. A golf snake putting challenge with equal turns and clear scoring. Fits: Players: 2-4 | Time: 9-18 holes | Gear: Golf clubs, balls, and scorecard Safety: Wait until every ball on the green has stopped before moving the snake marker. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/golf/golf-snake-putting-game.html

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