Fun backyard golf games

Since this space is getting more and more crowded every day, we put together a buying guide to the best backyard golf games. If you love golf and a good time with the squad, need at least one of these at your next tailgate, barbecue, or beach party.

The original. The inspiration for this entire craze. The heavyweight champion of chipping games. Chippo will always have a soft spot in our hearts for being the most-Brotastic of the Bro-tastic chipping games. Hone your aim with Bottle Bash, a flying-disc lawn game that tests your ability to knock an unbreakable bottle off its perch. Just stake the two telescoping poles into the ground at a distance from each other, steady the bottle on top, take note of the wind's direction, and fling away.

It all packs up into a mesh carrying case for easy travel and storage. A lush, grassy backyard is the perfect place to square off against the fam in a heated volleyball match.

Crossnet ups the ante by combining the games four square and volleyball into one fun and easy-to-learn lawn game for four players or more. This lawn-dart game has a similar target-practice concept to playing horseshoes.

Set the four glow-in-the-dark target rings at different distances, then each team takes turns hurling their colored darts at them. The tips of these darts are rounded, so they're way less dangerous in the event of a wayward throw.

Spend those sunny days stoically honing your aim with this horseshoe set — no sandbox required. Though this all-rubber set does come with two stakes, the flat-bottomed poles can be used instead, if you don't have a grassy or sandy spot available. An easy, lightweight entertainment option for a backyard, this ladder golf set is sure to be a colorful crowd pleaser.

How are your disc-throwing skills these days? A few rounds of Kan-Jam are sure to sharpen your aim. This four-player game is comprised of two flexible plastic cans with an open top and slotted front. The goal is to hit the can with the disk, shoot it through the slot, or have your teammate assist you in doing either to gain points. First team to get 21 points wins — and yes, this is a game you can definitely play with a cold beverage in your hand.

This updated glow-in-the-dark version of Capture the Flag is a thrilling lawn game that all ages can enjoy. Players hide illuminated green and blue orbs instead of flags and must cross into enemy territory to steal their orb and bring it back to home base without getting tagged. This superset allows up to 20 players at one time! This outdoor lawn game is a lot like volleyball, but without all of the set-up hassle. The flexible, hula-hoop-sized net stands on its foldable legs and can be taken to the beach or the park to give four players plenty of space to run around.

So much fun. We had so much fun playing this over the weekend, an absolute blast. Larry M. Play golf with everyone now. Ryan Chaly. Custom design is so fun. Daniel C. Great way to enjoy golf. Gabby M. Mark H. Awesome purchase. Great purchase. Very fun for all ages. Good quality with compact storage, Very happy with this purchase! Nice change up.

Due to golf's rise in popularity, games are constantly being released for the public to improve their game and have fun in different ways. Below is our list for the best lawn golf games you can buy. Chippo can be played on all surfaces because of the portable hitting tarp and board with three different target nets. Unlike most other golf lawn games you can move the target to wherever you desire. This is also a great way to work on sticking it to that pin.