Pub Golf is a popular drinking game that is often played in pubs or bars on the Didsbury Pub Crawl. The game combines elements of golf with drinking, and the objective is to complete a “round” with the fewest number of strokes, where each stroke corresponds to a specific drink.
Here’s how Pub Golf is typically played:
Equipment Needed:
- Scorecard: This keeps track of the “par” (number of sips or gulps) for each drink.
- Pencil/Pen: To mark down scores on the scorecard.
- Drinks: Different drinks are assigned to different “holes.”
How to Play:
- Create a Scorecard: The scorecard lists each “hole” (drink) and its corresponding par (number of sips or gulps required to finish the drink). For example, a beer might be par 3, meaning it takes three sips to finish it.
- Assign Drinks to Holes: Each hole represents a different type of drink. Common choices include beer, shots, mixed drinks, or cocktails. Each drink is assigned a specific par value.
- Start the Round: The players, often in groups, start at the first pub. The objective is to finish each drink in as few sips or gulps as possible, corresponding to the par value for that drink.
- Keep Score: Players mark down their scores for each hole on the scorecard. If a player finishes the drink in fewer sips than the assigned par, they score under par for that hole (similar to golf). If they take more sips, they score over par.
- Move to the Next Hole: After finishing a drink, the group moves on to the next pub (or the next “hole”) and continues the game.
- Declare a Winner: The player with the lowest total score at the end of the round (after completing all the holes) is declared the winner.
Important Note: It is crucial to play Pub Golf responsibly and know your limits. Make sure to drink plenty of water and never participate in activities that encourage excessive alcohol consumption. Always have a designated driver or plan for a safe way to get home if you are drinking.