12 Creative Golf Themed Party Ideas

Have someone important in your life that always seems to have a tee time? Then you’re probably planning a party based on their favorite activity. Check out these 12 creative golf-themed party ideas that are sure to be a hole-in-one!

These ideas are brought to you by Peerspace, the world’s largest marketplace for hourly venue rentals. It’s our goal to connect you with amazing spaces that bring your events to life. And when it comes to a golf-themed party, the venue is everything! Along with our golf party ideas, we’ll also share a few venue suggestions that you can book with ease on Peerspace. Let’s get started!

1. Throw an at-home mini golf party

Who doesn’t love the miniaturized version of the classic game? Setting up a small mini golf course in your backyard is one of the most fun golf-themed party ideas. If you really want to impress your friends, check out this tutorial from This Old House. It shows you how to make an authentic mini golf course! Spending some time making the course with the kids can be a good way to bond while enjoying a little of your favorite game!

Not much for DIY? No problem! Instead, book an outdoor venue through Peerspace that just happens to have a putting green on the premises. This private backyard sports court in Thousand Oaks, CA is one tremendous example. It has a sweet mini-golf setup for you and your guests to enjoy as well as private access to more sports and activities, like basketball and swimming. Sounds like the perfect party for golf-themed gatherings with something extra!

2. Challenge your guests with a golf-themed trivia night

Anybody who loves playing the game does one thing when they’re not out on the course – talk about golf! A trivia night is a perfect golf-themed party idea, especially for the colder months when everybody is itching to get back on the course. With a little spray paint, you can easily turn an old club or ball into a golden trophy for the winner to take home.

3. Brew up some fun with an Arnold Palmer party

Arnold Palmer is one of the greatest golfers of all time. However, he may go down in history for the delicious beverage named after him instead of his adeptness at the game. To celebrate this legend of the game, a party based around the lemonade and iced tea mix would be a surefire hit.

Delish has a recipe that may knock your socks off and will surely impress your guests. If it’s a bit more of a grownup party, then this recipe for a spiked Arnold Palmer might be the move.

If you need a private bar rental to make this idea happen in an inviting setting, consider booking this cider bar in central east Austin famous for its exceptional service and unique spin on classic cocktails.

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4. Have a croquet party to add a chic spin

Typically seen as golf’s wealthier cousin, croquet is a game that reminds many of playing mini-golf. According to Oxford Croquet, the game dates back to a similar game played in France in the 11th century. It has evolved over the years and turned into the croquet we know today. Seeing if your guests’ golf talent translates to croquet can be a fun way to settle some scores and give your putting skills a workout!

Try it out at this resort-style oasis in Scottsdale, AZ. It has a croquet setup as well as a putting green and tons of other fun features besides!

“This house was perfect for our corporate team event,” shares a Peerspace reviewer of this Scottsdale resort. “We had a pizza truck for food, which fit great in the back yard. Everyone had a blast playing all the arcade games, basketball, and the firepit was perfect for a cool night. Greg was a great host and so was Sarah their local house host.”

5. Host a country club fashion party

A big part of playing golf is looking the part. And sometimes you just want to show off your preppy outfit without getting it dirty on the course! Give the outfits a chance to shine when you have everybody dressed up like you’re at the finest country club you can think of. Golf-themed party ideas like this get everyone thinking outside the box.

6. Shoot for the longest drive

Bombing a long drive off the tee is a favorite of many golfers, so why not turn it into a competition? Give your guests something to swing for with a longest-drive contest! You’ll definitely need enough space to safely do this one. Why not book a private driving range through Peerspace so you have all the room you need to really let it fly? For example, this eco estate in Frankford, NJ boasts private lake access, a private forest with hiking trails, and yes, a private driving range! It’s only a 70-minute drive from New York City yet feels worlds away thanks to its serenity and fabulous amenities.

7. Plan a golf course scavenger hunt

You have lots of wide open space on a golf course. This means you have the opportunity to set up an elaborate scavenger hunt. Set up some scraps of paper with some clues and tape them to golf balls. You’ll be keeping your guests busy for hours on end with a fun, interactive experience.

8. Serve your guests the Masters’ pimento cheese sandwich

The event’s pimento cheese sandwich is one of the most iconic parts of the annual Masters Tournament. Pimento cheese is a mixture of pimento, cheese, and mayo that goes great on a sandwich – take a look at this recipe from Plain Chicken to get started. These would go great with an Arnold Palmer or your favorite golf-themed mixed drink!

9. Bake a golf course cake to impress your guests

The iconic look of a golf course with its fairways and sand traps is unmistakable. A great golf-themed party idea to commemorate that is by turning it into a cake, of course! This Food Network recipe will take you through the steps on how to create this tasty version of the links. If your golf party is for someone’s birthday, using tees is a good alternative for candles that won’t require an open flame.

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10. Guess how many tees

A typical icebreaker at parties may include guests guessing how many jelly beans or something similar may be in a jar. A great way to turn this into a golf-themed party idea is by using golf tees or balls instead. The closest answer should get something special, like a tee time or some new balls for their skill at guessing.

11. Watch the classics with a golf movie party

Just like any sport, golf has inspired its share of movies. Happy Gilmore and The Legend of Bagger Vance are some of the most famous examples of the game on the big screen. Have your guests dress up as their favorite character from one of the movies and get everyone together for a viewing.

Setting up a projector outdoors is a great way to make everyone feel like they’re a little closer to the action. Want to impress your guests and see your favorite movie in a whole new light? Peerspace has some gorgeous venue options, like this golf simulator event space in Seattle, WA for hosting a movie night in style. It has space for 20 guests, multiple simulators for multiple players, and two TVs for screening your movies.

12. Green jacket party

Another staple of the Masters’ Tournament is the green jacket the previous year’s winner bestows on the current winner. According to Golf.com, the idea for the Augusta National Golf Club to make their signature jacket the color we know today came in the late 1930s. However, a Masters champ didn’t win it until 1949.

Getting your friends together and recreating this iconic look is sure to give you the confidence to go out there and give your next game the same kind of performance you would at Augusta.

13. Head indoors if the weather doesn’t cooperate

Don’t let rainy or cold days keep you from playing your favorite sport and showing off your swing during your party. In fact, if you book this indoor golf practice facility in the heart of Suwanee, GA, you have access to several types of indoor golf! This open industrial space provides you with a small putting green, golf simulator machines, and a large artificial turf area along one side of the facility. In terms of its simulators, this venue offers both SkyTrak and GCQuads technologies, ProPutt, and conditioning and strengthening equipment to improve your form.

If you and your fellow partygoers are serious about becoming better golfers, golf party ideas like this are unmissable!

Golf themed party ideas: conclusion

Throwing a golf-themed party doesn’t have to be a challenge. As you can see from these golf-themed party ideas, sometimes all you really need is the perfect venue and the party will come together naturally.

Head to Peerspace to find the perfect party venue near you. You can find golf-themed venues, spaces with golf simulators on the premises, and even actual golf courses themselves, all of which will make your event a hole-in-one!

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