It’s warming up, and that means spending time outdoors. One of our family’s favorite backyard activities is golf. We have a little putting green set up, and sometimes we make it more challenging by adding obstacles. But our new favorite game is cornhole chipping.
Cornhole golf – as the name indicates – combines golf and cornhole without trekking long distances to find your golf balls. Cornhole golf is a compact backyard game that you play outdoors but could be moved indoors if you have a decent-sized room.
For those who love playing golf but don’t have time to go to the course or maybe just want to play a fun game with family and friends in your backyard. Well, we have the perfect solution for you – backyard golf. This blog post will teach you how to play fun and easy cornhole chipping games, including Chippo. Here’s what I cover in this guide:
- How to play golf cornhole?
- How do you score in the game?
- And a lot more.
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How Do You Play Cornhole Golf?
If you are a golfer and love nothing more than hitting 18 holes (9 when you’re short of time), you will love cornhole golf. Cornhole golf is a game you can play in your backyard with just a few pieces of equipment.
Things you need
This two-team game requires the following equipment:
- Two special boards with holes.
- 12 foam balls
- Two flags
- Two chipping mats
Scoring
- Simply hitting the board on the fly earns you 1 point – (Boardie)
- The other holes on the board earn you anywhere between 3 and 7 points. Each golf cornhole has a different scoring system. You can also make up your own points. Generally, the smallest hole earns the highest points.
- Some boards also have holes such as ‘water hazard’ or ‘sand’ – hitting these will score negative points.
How to Play
In the backyard golf cornhole game, you can have three types of gameplay. Divide the players into two teams. Each team can have two players. You can also play the game between two players – simply change the scoring accordingly. If you want to practice chipping, you can go solo – no one to stop you.
How Do You Score Cornhole Golf?
There are three ways to score in cornhole golf.
Match Play – 9 or 18 holes
- Player one from team A takes three shots in a row and tallies his/her score
- Next, a player from team B goes next and does the same.
- The player with the highest tally ‘wins a hole’ for his or her team.
- Once a player has won a hole, the other team gets to compete for hole no.2.
- The winner is determined once a team has won more holes than there are left to play.
- You can settle ties with the sudden death system – each team picks players to compete against each other.
Cornhole Style – Score to 18
This is the more straightforward scoring method and best suited for backyard game lovers or tailgate events.
- A player from team A takes three shots in a row and tallies their score.
- The opponent from team B goes next and tallies their score.
- Points cancel out so only one team will score on each turn. For example, if the player from team A has scored 4 points and the one from team B scored 5 points, then Team B scores only 1 point in all.
- Alternate until one team has attained a score of 18.
Two-Player Six Ball Game
If you have just two players, then this is the scoring to go for.
- Each player stands next to his/her cornhole board. The boards are kept at a distance of at least 15 ft from each other.
- Both players chip each of their 6 balls towards the opponent’s board and tally the scores.
- You can choose from the above cornhole scoring or match play to score.
Best Backyard Cornhole Golf Games
Here are our top 5 picks in cornhole golf game sets:
GoSports BattleChip Backyard Golf Cornhole Game – Fun New Golf Game for All Ages & Abilities
We recently took the GoSports BattleChip Backyard Golf Cornhole game on a camping trip with several families, and boy did we become heroes for doing so!
GoSports is a well-known name, and most gamers love the brand. All their games are durable and well-made, and this one is no exception. Thousands of people purchased the GoSports BattleChip Backyard cornhole golf game during quarantine – it made sheltering a lot easier, especially for families with young ones. The best part is that it is suitable for players of all skill levels.
GoSports Cornhole Golf is especially beneficial for those who want to practice chipping. Doing so is sure to help you improve your golf skills. I often play it on my own, because of which I dropped five strokes off my golf game.
Please note that to make the game affordable, GoSports has not included any clubs. They assume everyone has golf clubs. So, if you’re taking it for a tailgate event, please bring adequate clubs, or you can use wedges.
Here are some of its awesome features:
Features
- Portable and lightweight – package weighs just 2.4 kg. Has an attractive carrying case.
- Made using sturdy nylon and tearproof fabric
- Includes 16 colored foam balls, one 39” x 28” target, a dry erase scoreboard, and a chipping mat.
Pros
- Durable and sturdy
- Easy to assemble
- Great for gifting
- Value for money
Cons
- The hitting mat moves a lot when you place it on the grass. It is also too small.
Expert tips
- While playing indoors on laminate floors, add a small rug under the hitting mat.
Other Top-Rated Cornhole Golf Games
GoSports BattleChip Vertical Cornhole Golf Game
This is another exciting hybrid of golf and cornhole from GoSports – the difference being that it uses a vertical target. It can be played by players of all skill levels and is a great way to improve chipping. Of course, if you prefer the cornhole experience, just lay the board on its back, angling towards you, and you have a whole new game to play.
If you do not love golf, you will still love the competition this game offers. And if you do love golf – this is excellent chipping practice!
Features
- Vertical target board of 26 x 48 inches
- Dry erase scorecard
- 8 colored foam balls
Pros
- Lightweight and portable
- Perfect for a small backyard
- Made using tearproof fabric
- Easy to assemble.
- Ideal gift for Father’s Day
Cons
- Does not include a carrying case.
Expert tips
- If you live in a windy area, place some heavy stones on the legs.
NOTE: GoSports also makes GoSports BattleChip Versus Golf Cornhole Game which includes BattleChip Versus targets, 16 foam balls, one dry-erase scoreboard, chipping mats, and a carrying case. It consists of a rule book to play in 4 different ways.
GoSports also makes GoSports BattleChip PRO Golf Cornhole Game for avid golfers who wish to make their chipping practice drills more exciting.
Play Platoon Golf Cornhole Game
Ideal for 1-4 players, Play Platoon Cornhole Golf is the perfect gift for Christmas, birthdays, or Father’s Day. It is sure to add a whole lot of fun to your BBQs, parties, cookouts, and camping trips or in your backyard.
Play Platoon also makes this game in a one-board version for half the price – use it if you simply want it for some chipping practice.
Features
- Includes two grass turf-covered chipping mats, 20 golf balls, carrying case, scoreboard, and 2 boards. The grass turf is removable.
- Board dimensions are 2 ft x 3 ft. Holes are 6, 8, and 10 inches. Holes have durable netting underneath
Pros
- Easy to pack, move, and set up
- Great quality
- Comes with a carrying case
How to play
- This is a “lowest overall score wins the game” type of play
- The suggested distance between teams is 20 ft
- Each round consists of 5 shots
Scoring
- Large hole – 2 points, no hole – 3 points, medium hole – 1 point, and smallest hole – 0 point.
Is Chippo Cornhole Golf?
Now we come to Chippo – the game that has revolutionized the way people play yard games! Chippo also combines cornhole and golf, enabling avid golfers to play golf at any time of the day or night, indoors or outdoors.
Chippo is the brainchild of two passionate golfers – Brendan and Matt. Brendan thought of the game one night in 2017 and took his idea to his bro-in-law Matt, who (thankfully) listened to him. Hundreds of golfers, including PGA members, are glad he did!
Today Chippo is hailed as the greatest backyard game of all time.
It has won several awards – a noteworthy one being the Best Product of the Year at the PGA Merchandise Show 2018.
Each Chippo board is made of sturdy plastic and covered with artificial turf that resembles golfing greens. The portable game comes with foldable steel legs that help you transport and store the board quickly.
Chippo balls are manufactured by almost Golf – a top practice ball manufacturer in the market. The holes come with a net to catch the balls. Each board also comes with small compartments underneath them to keep your mats.
Features
- Board dimensions are 40″ x 24″ with small holes of 6″ and a large hole of 9″
- Lightweight – less than 30 lb.
Pros
- Sturdy and durable
- Great for gifting to the avid golfer in your circles
- Challenging yet fun for all ages
- Excellent customer service
Cons
- Little pricey. You get a discount if you buy from Chippogolf.com
Expert tips
- Order extra balls.
How to Play Chippo – Is Chippo Scored the Same?
Chippo is scored slightly different than the cornhole game scoring described above.
Gameplay setup
- Divide the players into two teams of two people each.
- Place the two boards 15 feet apart.
- Buy your own clubs or use wedges (I recommend sand wedge or lob wedges).
- Flip a coin to decide who goes first.
Scoring
- Hit the board on the fly – 1 point (Boardie)
- Send your ball in the larger center hole for 3 points
- Send the ball in either of the top corner holes for 5 points.
- You get twice the points of each hole (thus 2, 6, or 10 points) if you bounce the ball in the respective holes.
FAQs
Is Chippo worth the high price?
Chippo is expensive because it is well made. They use significantly superior boards, balls, and mats than the competition. Also, they are patented and have won awards. If you are hesitant about paying this high price, you can opt to make your own Chippo game.
How far apart are Chippo boards?
The recommended distance between Chippo boards is 15 or 20 feet apart, measured from the front edge to the front edge.
Can you play Chippo with real golf balls?
While Chippo comes with its set of balls, you can also play the game with real golf balls.
What are Chippo boards made of?
Chippo™ uses high-quality ABS plastic, nylon, and artificial turf on all their boards.
Conclusion – How to Play Backyard Golf Cornhole Chipping Games: Chippo
Golf cornhole is one of the most exciting backyard games, ideal for kids and adults. It is a great way to get some chipping practice and introduce kids to the great game of golf. Whether you’re a fan of golf or not, you will love this competitive game which can be played by 1 or 4 players.
We recommend the GoSports BattleChip Backyard Golf Cornhole game for its durable and sturdy quality. If you want a slightly different way of scoring, go in for Chippo – the patented and award-winning, viral backyard golf game everyone is raving about.
I am sure you will be getting requests to bring these games over for every get-together!