Pinpals
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Nearest the Pin & Long Drive

Also called Closest to the pin, NTP, Longest drive

The two prizes at almost every society outing, played alongside the main competition.

Players
Any
Scoring
Measured
Allowance
None
Winner
Closest, and longest

How it works

  1. 1Nearest the pin: on a chosen par 3, the tee shot that finishes on the green closest to the hole wins.
  2. 2Longest drive: on a chosen hole, the longest drive that finishes on the fairway wins.
  3. 3Mark the leader with a marker or card, with name and distance, for the groups behind.

Good to know

On PinPals, the society organiser can set which holes in the event — the hole map measures the distances.

Close relations

Dots (Sandies, Greenies)Points for the good bits of every hole.Bingo Bango BongoFirst on, closest, first in. A point each.

Allowances follow the World Handicap System recommendations used by Golf Ireland. Your club or society may set its own — the entry sheet wins.