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Nov 11th, 2019 at 1:36am
 
Sling Golf seems to have been slowly picking up steam over the years. Love to hear from other sling golfers

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Reply #1 - Nov 16th, 2019 at 2:49pm
 
I enjoy sling golf. In addition to my shepherd’s sling, I have a custom slingshot to launch golf balls. I also sling tennis balls on disc golf courses.

The difficulty is finding a golf course that will permit me to play sling golf.

Suggestions?
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Reply #2 - Nov 26th, 2019 at 11:25pm
 
I suggest first  using the sling on a slow day at their driving range to get a feel for the course's vibe/potential tolerance..

then do the same on their putting green--again ona slow day.
Develop proficiency for the course to stimulate their curiosity. this couldlead to an invitation.. if not, sneak in with a group of golfers. pay the entry fees, be respectful, and you could have legitiamate entrance to a golf course. this is how we gained accces to a golf course in Guam. I hope this helps
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Reply #3 - Nov 26th, 2019 at 11:29pm
 
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Reply #4 - Nov 27th, 2019 at 8:07am
 
13North144East wrote on Nov 26th, 2019 at 11:29pm:

That's great!  I've seen other sling golf videos with a golf putter used on the green.  I definitely like the sling putting. Smiley
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Reply #5 - Nov 29th, 2019 at 10:24am
 
Very nice!  Looks like a ton of fun.
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Reply #6 - Sep 14th, 2021 at 8:30am
 
I would think a staff sling would be perfect for those long "drives"  Much more linear control of where the ball is going.

And use a short --16" -- sling as a "putter".

Golf is REALLY big here in Florida; I'm gonna hafta try this!
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Reply #7 - Sep 15th, 2021 at 3:39pm
 
I hadn't thought of using a staff sling for sling golf... Hmmm... That would be fun Cheesy
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Reply #8 - Sep 15th, 2021 at 7:07pm
 
How about a sling and a putter but the putter is used as a staff to make a staff sling. Then you just play as normal once on the green. Less to carry as well
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Reply #9 - Sep 15th, 2021 at 7:44pm
 
Mersa wrote on Sep 15th, 2021 at 7:07pm:
How about a sling and a putter but the putter is used as a staff to make a staff sling. Then you just play as normal once on the green. Less to carry as well

Staff putter! I love it!
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Reply #10 - Sep 16th, 2021 at 9:38am
 
Staff-sling-putter.  That's how I'd do it!
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Reply #11 - Sep 16th, 2021 at 8:53pm
 
StaffSlinger wrote on Sep 16th, 2021 at 9:38am:
Staff-sling-putter.

That's a better description than me...

I love it
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Reply #12 - Sep 16th, 2021 at 10:45pm
 
CrazyBrave333 wrote on Sep 16th, 2021 at 8:53pm:
StaffSlinger wrote on Sep 16th, 2021 at 9:38am:
Staff-sling-putter.

That's a better description than me...

I love it


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Reply #13 - Sep 17th, 2021 at 7:06am
 
Staff sling would give you a straighter drive, but he completely useless on a right angle dog leg.

Given that a golf ball can be easily curved to the point that I can - literally - sling round corners, what you gain on the straights you lose on the bends.

A left hand curve for a right handed slinger is harder, but still doable Smiley

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Reply #14 - Sep 20th, 2021 at 12:47pm
 
So a staff sling for the drive, a sling for the fairway then a short sling for putting. I think that would work better than a staff sling.
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