Golf Games With A Twist

The game of golf has been around for centuries, but in recent years, there are variants of the game that are fairly popular. Regardless if you're young or old, a beginner or a hardened pro, there are many ways that you can enjoy playing golf aside from the conventional way of playing.

Miniature golf is one of the more popular variations. All you need in here is a putter, since this is a miniature 18-hole layout. In each hole, you may find different obstacles across the course, making the game more challenging. You can find miniature golf games in many theme parks.

Some of the leading names in professional golf, such as Arnold Palmer, put their names on miniature golf games, franchised the businesses across the country. This is also a great way for these companies to earn additional revenue. And sometimes, these PGA stars have taken time to appear at the opening of miniature golf courses.

Backyard Golf Games

Some would-be golfers prefer golfing from the comfort of home, without having to dress up and head to the golf course - "chip and putt" games may just be up your alley. "Chip and putt games"involve fake holes used to simulate the real ones, and plastic balls so that you can avoid any property damage while golfing.

You could also buy a golf game for your PC or for your console gaming system. Some of these have been endorsed by professional golfers. Depending on your taste, you may prefer elaborate golf games with real players, accurately simulated game physics and weather, or simpler, no-frills golf games. You can even get ones where your motion is tracked by a number of sensors, so that you can practice you swing with a fake golf club, making the game as realistic as you can get whilst playing in your own home.

Those wanting something out of the ordinary can try disk golf, where you toss a circular, golf ball-like disk into a basket, with the baskets located in different spots throughout the course, like walls or hanging from a tree. Like normal golf, the aim is to get the disk into all of the baskets, whilst taking as few throws as possible.