Game version
Putting ladder: a pair putts from one distance, then moves back a step whenever the pair has made two in a row. Swap putters.
Family Putting Course
Make a home putting course with cups and books and play it with family.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Lay out 5 holes using cups and books as walls.
Core: 5 feet. Beat your own farthest step on the ladder.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Putter, balls, cups or books
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Putting
The steps
How it works
- Lay out 5 holes using cups and books as walls.
- Each player putts their own ball through the course.
- Count your own strokes.
- Play twice and try to beat your first score.
Coaching point
Smooth and steady.
Safety: At home, use only foam or plastic balls and swing only in a clear space with nothing breakable nearby.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a start: Less (3 feet), Core (5 feet), More (8 feet). Beat your own farthest step on the ladder.
Story
You are an explorer climbing a ladder to the treasure cup.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own farthest step on the ladder. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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