Run the round

How to play Grubber Gate Golf

Step 1

Kick the ball along the ground through a cone course in the fewest controlled strokes.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Kick to space. No contact. 3–5 gates · open lane.

Example: Kick the ball along the ground through a cone course in the fewest controlled strokes.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Starting the next grubber attempt before the field and retrieval lane are clear.

Safety: Only one kicker is active; everyone else stays behind the ball. Retrieve only after the ball stops and the host calls the lane clear. Keep the course away from roads, spectators, pets, and other activities.

Best for

Who it fits

2-8 who want a 10–15 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Rugby

Category Rugby

Best for 2-8 who want a 10–15 min round.

Players 2-8

Time 10–15 min

Gear 1 rugby ball, 8–12 cones, Scorecard or phone notes

Space Open field or marked touch pitch

Energy Medium

Setup Build a three-to-five-gate course across a flat open field. Angle the gates so players must control direction, not only distance. Mark a waiting line safely behind the current ball.

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

Use it in these hubs

Grubber Gate Golf also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Grubber Gate Golf from Studboards. Grubber Gate Golf: Kick the ball along the ground through a cone course in the fewest controlled strokes. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 10–15 min | Gear: 1 rugby ball, 8–12 cones, Scorecard or phone notes Safety: Only one kicker is active; everyone else stays behind the ball. Retrieve only after the ball stops and the host calls the lane clear. Keep the course away from roads, spectators, pets, and other activities. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/rugby/rugby-grubber-gate-golf.html

Grubber Gate Golf

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