Ladder Golf

TIME TO COMPLETE

30 min. to an hour

WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?

You will learn to measure and cut PVC to makea game. You will also learn to use a drill.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

Crafting Materials
General Hand Tools
Other Materials
PVC pipe
Tools
Upcycled / Recycled materials
Yarn/string

STEP 1

Cut your PVC

Measure your PVC segments for cutting. You will need three 24-inch sections, two 20-inch sections, and eight 12-inch sections.

STEP 2

Build the feet

Take two of the 12-inch sections and push them into the opposing ends of a T fitting. Cap the other two ends of the pipes.

STEP 3

Building up

Add the 20-inch section of pipe to the open end of the T section and another T section to the other end of the pipe. Make sure the new T is turned 90¬∫ from the direction the feet are running.

STEP 4

Keep going

Add a 12-inch section of pipe to the T opposite the other pipe. At the end of this pipe add another T.

STEP 5

Last section

Place one more 12-inch section of pipe in line and cap it with an L fitting. Repeat steps 2‚Äì5 to build the other half of ladder. Join the two halves with the three 24-inch sections of pipe.

STEP 6

Build your bolas

Drill 3/8" holes in six golf balls. This is a hard step and is best done with a drill press by an adult. Using wiffle ball style balls can eliminate the need for drilling but are very light. Cut three 24-inch sections of rope and thread a golf ball through each end. Tie off the ends.

STEP 7

Start playing

The idea of the game is to throw the bolas at the ladder and try to catch them on a rung. For a better list of the rules, check out the official rules from laddergolf.com.

WHAT'S NEXT?

For best play you should have two ladders and six bolas. Time to¬†make another set!

Please Note

Your safety is your own responsibility, including proper use of equipment and safety gear, and determining whether you have adequate skill and experience. Power tools, electricity, and other resources used for these projects are dangerous, unless used properly and with adequate precautions, including safety gear and adult supervision. Some illustrative photos do not depict safety precautions or equipment, in order to show the project steps more clearly. Use of the instructions and suggestions found in Maker Camp is at your own risk. Maker Media, Inc., disclaims all responsibility for any resulting damage, injury, or expense.