So, my parents have this AWESOME backyard game that I feel I need to share with you.

We call it Norwegian Golf, and it is played like this:

Set-Up:

There are two ‘ladders’ on either side of the yard, made out of PVC pipe.  There are three rungs, each about 12-18 inches apart, and about 2 1/2 - 3 feet wide. Also, you’ll need four pieces of rope or cable.  You’ll have to drill and hole in some golf balls and tie them onto either side of the rope, so that it ends up about 12 inches long.  You can buy a set, or make it yourself!  

Now, to play:

Each team has two people.  One person on the team stands by one ladder, and the other person stands by the other ladder.  Then, the first player tosses two of the golf ball-rope-things to the other ladder.  If it catches on the bottom rung, it’s worth one point.  The middle rung is worth two, and the top rung is worth three.  Then, the second person throws his golf-ball-rope-thing.  If the second player’s rope lands on the same rung as the first player’s, then those points are cancelled out for both teams.  Now, the two players on this side of the yard get to toss the golf ball-ropes back.  The team who scored highest during the last toss throws first. 

Anything goes.  Bounces count.  If the golf ball falls off, or gets knocked off a rung, the points are gone. 

How to win:

The first team to 21 wins.  However, if your team goes over 21, you fall back down to 11 points. 

Good Luck!!