Golf Pong FAQ

Everything people ask about Golf Pongยฎ, the chipping game: how to play, setup, clubs, Chip Tac Toe, shipping and returns. Still have a question? Contact us.

About Golf Pong

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What is Golf Pong?

Golf Pongยฎ is a chipping game. You chip velcro foam balls from a turf hitting mat at a target with six scoring rings. Every ball that sticks in a ring clears that ring, and the first side to clear the target wins. It is beer pong with a wedge, and it plays in the backyard, at the beach, at a tailgate, or in the living room.

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Is Golf Pong a putting game?

No. Golf Pong is a chipping game. You loft the ball into the air so it lands and sticks on an angled velcro target, the short shot around the green that golfers practice least and need most. That is why the target stands up instead of lying flat, and why every made shot is a real chip.

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Is Golf Pong worth it?

If you want a golf game the whole group actually plays, yes. Rounds take 5 to 10 minutes, golfers and non-golfers play together (the rules allow throws), and the game moves indoors when the weather turns. It was featured on Good Morning America, and if it is not a hit at your house, our 30-Day Fun Guarantee gets you a full refund.

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Is there a golf chipping game like beer pong?

That is Golf Pong. It keeps the beer pong format (two sides, targets that come off as they are hit, first to clear wins) and turns the throw into a chip. The official rules even include a Beer Pong Golf mode: make a chip and the other team drinks. Here is how to play beer pong golf.

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Do you need to be good at golf to play?

Not at all. Golf Pong is fun whether you just played 18 or have never swung a club. Golfers chip with a wedge, and anyone else can toss the ball underhand, so everyone plays the same game.

Buying

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Does Golf Pong come with a club?

Golf Pong is available with or without a club. The Original and Versus sets on golfpong.com ship without one, because most golfers already own a wedge. The club-included sets, Original + Club and Versus + 2 Clubs, are on Amazon with our adjustable, ambidextrous Golf Pong club. Any wedge works: we recommend anything from a pitching wedge to a 60-degree wedge.

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What is the difference between the Original and Versus?

The Original ($69.99) is one target, for solo play, 1v1, or 2v2 taking turns at the same target. Versus ($124.99) gives you two target mats, 12 rings and two hitting mats, so each team shoots at the other team's target at the same time. Get Versus for parties and true head-to-head play, and the Original for a smaller space or a first set. Shop Golf Pong.

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What is included?

The Original includes the frame (tubes and joints, no tools needed), the target mat, 6 scoring rings plus 1 extra ring that holds your balls, a turf hitting mat, 16 velcro foam balls (8 red, 8 blue), a drawstring travel bag, and an extended warranty you activate by scanning the code in the box. Versus includes two full sets of frame, target mat and rings, plus two hitting mats, 16 balls, and the bag.

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Is Golf Pong good for kids? What ages?

Golf Pong is for all ages. Adults and older kids chip with a wedge, and younger kids toss the balls underhand from closer in, which the rules allow. The foam balls are soft enough to play inside, so it works for the whole family.

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Where can I buy Golf Pong?

Right here on golfpong.com, where every order ships free within one business day, and on Amazon, which also carries the club-included sets.

Setup and play

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How do you play Golf Pong?

Set the target at least 10 feet from the hitting mat. Take turns chipping, and when a ball sticks, remove that ring. The first side to clear all six rings wins. Three ways to start:

  • Solo: clear all six targets in as few shots as possible. Six in six is the #GolfPongChallenge.
  • Versus: two sets face each other, and each team gets two shots per round at the other team's target.
  • Battle Royale: two to four players shoot at one set from 5 feet over three rounds worth 1, 2 and 3 points.

House rules like Redemption, re-racks and On Fire, plus all 12 game modes, are in the full Golf Pong rules.

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How do you set up Golf Pong?

By hand, in a few minutes, with no tools. The tubes are lettered A through E to match the instructions:

  1. Make 5 long tubes by connecting two A tubes with a C joint.
  2. Slide one long tube through the mat's bottom sleeve and add an E tri-joint to each end.
  3. Slide two more long tubes into the side sleeves and connect them to the E joints.
  4. Attach the D elbow joints to another long tube and connect it to close the square.
  5. Pull the fabric tight around the frame, then wrap and secure the final sleeve with the velcro.
  6. Attach the B tubes to the open ends of the E joints.
  7. Connect the final long tube to the D elbows and attach it to the legs.

Add the rings, set the hitting mat at least 10 feet away, and you are playing. A taut mat holds the balls best. Download the illustrated assembly instructions (PDF).

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How far away do you chip from?

At least 10 feet for a standard game, and 10 to 15 feet is the sweet spot. Battle Royale and younger kids play from about 5 feet, and the golfers can back up to 20 feet or more for a challenge.

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How big is Golf Pong?

The target is about 31 inches square and leans back at an angle. The whole set packs into its drawstring bag and weighs about 3 pounds. A standard game needs 10 to 15 feet of open floor or lawn.

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Can you play Golf Pong indoors?

Yes. The balls are soft foam wrapped in velcro, so they will not mark walls or break anything, and the turf hitting mat protects the floor. A hallway, garage, basement or living room with about 10 feet of clear space works. Use a soft chip, not a full swing.

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Do the balls really stick?

Yes, with a soft chip that lands on a taut mat. A ball that slams in at full speed can pop off, and that is part of the skill. To keep the grip strong, brush grass and lint off the velcro now and then, keep the balls dry, and swap in a fresh 16-pack of official replacement balls ($16) when they wear.

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Is it portable?

Yes. It is lightweight, packs into a drawstring travel bag, and goes to the backyard, the beach, the campsite or the tailgate.

Chip Tac Toe

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How do you play Chip Tac Toe?

It is tic tac toe you win with a golf club. Each player or team takes five balls, red or blue, and chips from the turf mat onto the 4-foot board. A ball that comes to rest in a square claims it, you mark it with a claim square, and the first to line up three in a row wins. Full Chip Tac Toe rules and setup.

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Does Chip Tac Toe float? Do I have to inflate it?

Yes to both. The 4-foot board is inflatable and floats, so you can drop it in the pool and chip from the deck, or play it on grass, turf or sand. A hand pump is in the box and inflates it in a few minutes; an electric pump is faster if you have one. Repair patches are included too.

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Does Chip Tac Toe come with a club?

Your choice. Chip Tac Toe is $69.99 with an adjustable-length club that works for right and left-handed players, or $64.99 for the game only if you already have a wedge.

Shipping, returns and warranty

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How fast is shipping?

We ship within one business day, and most US orders arrive in 2 to 5 days. Shipping is free on every order, insured and tracked.

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Do you ship to Canada?

Yes. Canadian customers can order Golf Pong on Amazon.

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What if it is not a hit?

We offer a 30-Day Fun Guarantee. Try it, and if it is not for you, send it back for a full refund.

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What if something is missing or damaged?

Every set includes an extended warranty: scan the code in the box to activate it. If anything is missing or damaged, reach out through our warranty page and we will make it right.