pkersj 6 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I've seen some versions of tailgate chipping games similar to cornhole, or bags, or other names depending on where you're from but I was wondering if anyone has had tried to build one themselves? I've seen some nice handmade versions on sites like etsy, but if its easy enough and cheaper I was thinking of taking a crack at making my own. Any tips on materials or plans? What works, what doesn't? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DPattGolf 1,550 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I have thought about doing this as well. I might suggest using these for the balls so u can play in a variety of areas and not be as worried. https://www.golfgalaxy.com/p/up-down-the-floppy-thefloppy/thefloppy Quote Driver: TSi3 (7.25*) - Tensei AV Raw White 65 X Tipped 1.5" & 0.5" Short, 2 extra grams in T1 Position 3 Wood: TSi3 (13.5) - Tensei AV Raw White 70 X Tipped 1" & 0.5" Short, 2 extra grams in T Position Driving Iron: U500 2 iron - HZRDUS Smoke (X) Irons (4-6) T100S - KBS C-Taper X-Stiff Irons (7-P) 620 MB - KBS C-Taper X Stiff Wedges: SM7 Jet Black 50.F.12 / 55.S.11 / 60.M.08 - X100 Putter: Black ER2 (Finish Courtesy of NorCal Putters) - Aware Tour Bag: Hybrid 14 Glove: Under Armour Strikeskin Tour Ball: ProV1 Yellow #3 RangeFinder: NX7 Pro Instagram: @dpattgolf Link to post Share on other sites
hckymeyer 6,235 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Seems like this would be a fun and fairly easy project. Need some 2x4's for the frame and legs, maybe 1/2" MDF or plywood for the surface. Some netting for the holes and some sort of carpet or fake grass for the surface to kill the bounce. Keep us updated if you decide to make it! Quote Driver: Epic SZ w/ VA Composites Raijin 65 04 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i-UW G700 w/ X100 soft stepped once Wedges: 54 & 58 CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to post Share on other sites
tony@CIC 16,733 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Pictures please Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to post Share on other sites
excourse 691 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 We use empty plastic buckets set up in a group, each bucket has a point value from 1-5. First one to 25 wins. Usually set up outdoors at about 15 yds, I guess you could also use wiffle or foam balls if the surroundings dictate. Sent from my SM-N950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pkersj 6 Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 https://img.etsystatic.com/il/09f3ce/1337448556/il_570xN.1337448556_3gap.jpg?version=0 Hopefully this link works, if it does this is one of set ups I've seen. I imagine just about any hole layout could be made. Hopefully it will make it on my list of summer projects that actually get done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Close2thepin 7 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I agree you would need the fake grass, especially if you go with the whiffle balls and not foam. Easiest would be created a box out of 2x4 with bolts through the legs to set up. Plywood screwed onto it with the fake grass glued on top. Should be able to build a set for about $50 max I would think. I debated making this as well, as something different to mess around with. Quote 1)Taylormade Speedblade regular flex irons 2) Cobra Amp Cell 11.5 regular flex Driver 3)Right Handed 4) PA 5) 18 Handicap (but aiming for 15 by end of summer) Link to post Share on other sites
Headhammer 1,798 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I looked into building something myself and ended up just buying 2 cheap fold up chipping nets. The place I bought them from threw in 6 of those indoor balls free when I bought the nets. Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: MIM 54* Versatile/60* Widelow Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to post Share on other sites
STUDque 11,841 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Something like this would be pretty cool for chipping. Just lessen the slope severity, widen the holes (so they touch), raise the sides, and voila! You could use a putting mat as a runway for bump and runs or just use a square piece of turf as an island to chip from. All of those changes would make it easier to travel with as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAwHzWJWkVc&feature=youtu.be Sent from carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to post Share on other sites
pkersj 6 Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 Update: It is in progress! I found a basic guide for design on reddit and am part way done. Board size is 24x40 inches with 9 in. diameter for the large hole and 6 in for the smaller ones. Hoping to complete it this weekend and will update again when I finish! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThatKyle 188 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Looking forward to seeing the final product. Make sure to post up your build specs when you're done! I'm hoping to build one this summer too. 1 Quote Lefty in the Mitten State currently carrying: TM '17 M2 9.5 w/ Fujikura Pro XLR8 · Exotics EX10 15° w/ GD Tour AD Stiff · F7 HY @ 20° · Forged Tec Black 5i-AW w/ Project X LZ 6.0 · MD2 56°+ 60° · Method B2-01 · Kirkland Signature · Clicgear 2.0 · Course photo albums: Boyne Highlands + Bay Harbor (Michigan) | Wailea Gold & Emerald (Maui) | Forest Dunes (Michigan) Link to post Share on other sites
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