Forms of golf

offshoot of the sport of golf focusing solely on the putting aspect of its parent game

sport in which players attempt to throw a disc into a target in the fewest throws possible

Footgolf is a hybrid sport in which players kick a football (soccer ball) into a cup in as few shots as possible. The name is a portmanteau of football and golf.

thumb|A court painting depicting Xuande Emperor of the Ming dynasty playing chuiwan. Coloured flags can be seen in the holes.

golf-based beach sport

variant of golf

Urban golf is played without a traditional golf course

sport based on golf, but played over snow (or ice)

thumb|300px|Preparing for a swing in Farmersgolf. Farmersgolf (Boerengolf in Dutch) is a farm land game modelled after the sport of golf. It originated from a cheese farm run by Peter Weenink in Lievelde, a small village in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands.

thumb|A ball and a swingolf club thumb|A Swingolf game in Iceland Swingolf is a family-oriented variation of golf that is played with a single golf club and softer, bigger balls, giving access to inexperienced and young players. This sport is usually played casually, similar to mini-golf, but also has a league. The golf courses are usually less well-kept than normal courses. They are often planted with grass that fits local climate, reducing watering and maintenance and thus reducing cost. This sport is mainly popular in Europe, especially in France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Iceland.