Introduction

Sometimes, it’s not about the scorecard. All things considered, it’s about the laughs, the creativity, and the memories made on the course. Whether you’re looking to spice up your weekly league, entertain newer players, or just break the routine, alternative disc golf games and creative rule twists offer a fresh way to enjoy the sport. In this post, we’ll explore a variety of fun formats, from silly challenges to competitive twists, that can turn any casual round into an unforgettable experience.

Classic Alternative Disc Golf Games

Safari Golf

Who needs a course designer or tee signs? Playing safari golf allows the players to create holes on the fly. It can be played on or off the course. Off the course it’s often referred to as “object golf”, since you’re usually aiming for things that aren’t baskets. On the course, you can get creative by playing to baskets on different holes, or coming up with places to throw from that’s not a normal teepad.

In the video below, Simon Lizotte played safari golf from the tee of hole 1 Golds at Maple Hill, all the way to hole 11s basket on the other end of the property.

Best Shot Doubles

Best shot doubles is the favored game of most disc golf leagues. To play, split up into teams of two. You can decide the teams yourself, or introduce a degree of randomness by flipping discs to decide partners. You and your partner will both throw, and then you’ll both play from the best lie. For example, if you hit an early tree and your partner puts a drive up by the basket, you’d pick up your disc and both you and your partner get to putt from his throw. Only one player needs to hit the put though.

Since your duo throws twice everywhere, doubles typically has much lower scores than singles. It’s also a quicker way to play in big groups.

California

Have an odd number of people but still want to play a game of doubles? No problem! Whoever the odd-man-out is can play California along with you. Often referred to as playing “Cali”, the player will get one extra throw every hole (if you allow the player to throw twice at every lie, that’s called playing “Colorado”). Most doubles leagues opt for California, and see it as a fair alternative to a doubles team.

Worst Shot Doubles

Want to have a good laugh? Play a game of worst shot doubles! It’s played just like how it sounds, you choose partners just like best shot doubles, but you and your partner have to play from the worst lie of the two. In worst shot doubles, BOTH you and your partner need to hit the putt!

One Disc Challenge

Who needs 25 discs to have a good time? Challenge your friends to a one disc round to see once and for all who the disc master is! Maybe bring a second one just in case you lose your first one. Check out this great article by Disc Golf Reviewer about the best discs to use for a one disc round!

Disc Golf Games – Play While Throwing

Legends of the Chains

Legends of the Chains is like disc golf Magic the Gathering! Played during a round of disc golf, each player receives 1 double-sided character card. The card determines which powers the player will be able to use during the round. Powers can help you gain an advantage or hinder an opponent. The more challenges you complete, the more powerful you become. Check out Paul McBeth playing Legends of the Chains:

RIPT Revenge/Showdown

RIPT Revenge is a classic disc golf card game. The cards you get at the beginning of the game, or when you lose a hole, can be used against your opponents in a number of ways. Move the tee on them, make them throw a roller, or pick the disc they’ll use just to name a few!

Disc Golf Frenzy Card Game

Shuffle the deck, pull a card, and see what the challenge is for the next hole! The game consists of 25 different challenge cards that will take you and your friends out of your comfort zones. The challenges will effect your opponents, but from time to time you’ll have to deal with the consequences as well! Here’s some example cards:

• Luck or Skill – Each player makes the first throw twice and continues playing from the worst position
• Savior or Enemy – Other players choose the disc for your first throw
• Left or Right – Each throw must be done with your non-dominant hand
• One Man Army – Each player uses only 1 disc of their choice for all throws (including putters)
• Sky is the Limit – The first throw of this hole must b e a tomahawk or thumber throw

Disc Golf Games: Go Have Fun!

Get out there and have some frisbee fun now that you know the myriad ways to spice up a round. Play in teams, best or worst shot, play California for an added twist, or take on your friends with just one disc! There’s all kinds of games you can play along with a round of disc golf. Each one has it’s own unique style. All in all, there’s tons of ways to make disc golf even more fun, if you can believe it. Check out all the disc golf games we have in stock here.