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This post will show you how to build the standard 3'x2' ladder golf set. (AKA: bolo toss, testicle toss, polish(or any other ethnicity) golf, hillbilly golf, ladder ball, Lasso golf, Norwegian Horseshoes, Hillbilly Horseshoes, tailgate golf, cowboy golf.....) I would love to see the complete list of names that ladder golf goes by. Please vote on the right side for your favorite or if it is not there add it by commenting on the post.
PART ONE: golf ball bolas
Parts:
12 golf balls 6 each of two different colors, 108" of nylon cord,
Tools:
Drill w/ 1/4" bit.
Scissors.
Matches
Drill a hole through each ball. Make sure to use older golf balls as some newer ones will shoot out liquid and be no good. Though it will be fun.
Cut the string to 6 18" lengths.
Tie a knot on the end of one cord.
Thread a ball. 
Tie another knot tight on that ball.
Thread another ball.
Tie a knot on the other far end.
Pull the ball to that end and tie another knot holding it tight.
Burn each end as shown.
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Repeat until you have 6 cords with balls on either end. Scroll down for instructions on how to build the goals.
PART TWO: pvc pipe ladder golf goals
Parts:
4x 10' 3/4" PVC pipe
12x T intersections joiners for the 3/4" pipe
4x right angle joiners for the 3/4" pipe
Tools:
PVC glue
Saw
Cut the pipe into 16x1' sections 6x2' sections and 4x1.5" sections.
Assemble the structure as it is show in this blueprint of the official ladder golf dimensions. Have you read different specifications somewhere? they are wrong. These are the official specs.
Ladder Golf Setup
the 2' bars are horizontal and the 1' bars are vertical. The portion that is on the ground has a 1' bar in front and the 1.5' bar in the back. Glue all of this together except do not attach the T that is on the bottom to the upper portion. This allows the structure to be disassembled for storage or moving.
Now Beat this shot:
Lazy? Where can I buy a ladder golf set?:
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ReplyDeleteYour numbers are a little off. You need 4 10' pvc pipe and only 4 90's but your info was helpful, Thanks.
ReplyDeletethanks I will fix that.
ReplyDeleteI count 16x1' sections (8 per). Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeletethanks I fixed it. bielive it or not I majored in math (well computer science)
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ReplyDeleteYour numbers are a little off. You need 4 10' pvc pipe and only 4 90's but your info was helpful, Thanks.
no your numbers are off you need 4 90s for the base and 2 90s for the ladder.
I think you are talking about the full square base type. I don't do the full base because this is a bit (few bucks) cheaper. and I think it is easier to assemble/disassemble then that type.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the dimensions. I've never played before but I just built a set (just gotta paint em blue and gold GO BIG BLUE) and can't wait to try em out.
ReplyDeleteWe didn't use the 550 cord that you used. We used some nylon rope from lows that was a bit thicker and we ended up having to cut them at 24" lengths. The 18" was too short for that style rope.
ReplyDeleteWe also ended up putting the supports at 18" on both sides of the bases instead of one, and we boxed it off.
The directions were very helpful though.
Wow! That is the best shot I've seen in playing ladder golf. Way to go!
ReplyDeletethis worked great the only thing i did different was bought 8 more right angles and 1 extra 10' section to bulid a rectangular base instead of two straight legs it gives it a little more stability total cost was about 30 dollars give or take at lowes
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info. Does seem like that way would be more stable. Which parts did you glue? did you make it so the base can still come off?
ReplyDeletei glued everything but that the t facing up on the base that connected to the upper part that way you can just unconnect the base from the rest it worked real good....hopefully this is understandable
ReplyDeleteforgot to ask in the above statement how far apart are these suppose to be or is it a guestamation?
ReplyDeleteMike-you saved me a lot of time. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteJust built this set today for my son and his wife. Pretty much followed your plans except I made the full rectangular base and I am wrapping each of the ladder horizontals in different color tape to add some color to it. I glued it all together except the T on the base so that the ladder separates from the base for easier storage. Pretty cool setup.
ReplyDeleteI built this using 3/4" scrap PVC from an electricians leftover pile. Got a Contrators 10-Pack of 3/4 T's and 3/4" elbows at Lowes about 6 dollars total. Three quarter inch seems much more durable and less flimsy than the 1/2" pvc sugested in several on line instructions. Gluing every joint except the top of the tee on the base sides makes them much stronger than slide together joints which wear sloppy after time(gravity will hold the unglued joint together. When finished, this set-up pulls apart into four flat peices taking up 2'X4'X6"of the shed, and assembles in 30 seconds.
ReplyDeleteHorse balls would have to be the go to name we use most for this backyard game.
ReplyDeleteWe call it balski brewski. Since you should always have a brewski in your hand while playing!
ReplyDeleteThe first time I played this game we called it Redneck Golf. It was only when I searched for DIY instructions that I found out it's real name was Ladder Golf.
ReplyDeleteBuilding a set today - thanks for the instructions. I'm going to use 2' pieces all the way around for the base and make a rectangle for strength and stability.
Teste toss!!!
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