Supplies for Carnival Games – Hole in One: Putting Green made from thick green outdoor carpet cut into putting shape with holes for the golf balls. (Large carnivals (200 or more children) may wish to have two or three putting greens to allow several children to play this carnival game at the same time.)
Sloped foam pad (about 2 – 3 feet long) cut identical to the putting green above. This pad is placed under the putting green near the end to allow a slope for players and depth for the balls to sink into the holes
2x4 Lumber pieces to prevent the golf balls from rolling away A few putters of different sizes (be sure to have at least one small plastic putter for the preschool children who would like to play)
Golf balls – have some plastic balls for younger children
Masking Tape to show children where to stand
Carnival Prizes – consolation, and others (depending upon how you set up this carnival game)
How to Play: Before the carnival, set up your putting greens and tape to show children where to stand. Children are given 3 chances to put from the line and make it into one of the holes on the end of the putting green. It is best not to allow children to walk down the putting green to continue to hit the ball more than one time – you do not want them tripping on the lumber – allow carnival volunteers to pick up the balls. Depending upon how difficult your game is set up - choose your prize levels. For example, if a player gets 3 holes in one, they receive a top prize (this will be rare!) If a child sinks 1 or 2, they receive the medium prize. If they do not get a ball into the hole they receive a consolation prize.
