How does the Ballpark Back 9 work?
Players will embark in foursomes to play the Ballpark Back 9 at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. All players will be escorted by a caddie to 9 different tee boxes at elevated locations within the ballpark. Each tee box will be equipped with adult golf clubs (see below for details). Players will have a chance to hit 2 balls per hole. Scores are based on how close each approach shot is to the hole (there is no secondary shot from the field). After play on the 9-hole course, players are invited to participate in a 10th hole putting challenge to conclude the round.
How does the scoring work?
Each tee box is paired with a “hole” on the field with a variety of illustrated greens and obstacles and marked by a flagstick.
- If your shot hits the correct flagstick and stays within the circle you’ve scored a hole-in-one (1)
- If your shot lands within the circle surrounding the flagstick you’ve scored a birdie (2)
- If your shot lands on the correct green you’ve scored a par (3)
- If your shot lands on the field, but outside of the green, you’ve scored a bogey (4)
- If your shot lands outside of the field of play (anywhere not on the field) you’ve scored a double bogey (5)
Each player will get 2 shots at each hole. You are only scored on the better shot. For the 10th hole putting challenge you will only get one ball and there is a maximum score of 5.
Prizes will be awarded to the lowest scores each day!
What will the course look like?
The 2023 course is taking the Ballpark Back 9 to another level. This year’s golfers will enjoy additional greens, hazards and creative designs on the field. See below for the full course layout. Each hole will have two tee boxes, allowing for two foursomes to play at the same time. Tee boxes will be elevated platforms with artificial turf. Players will walk to each hole, guided by a caddie. Hole distances range from 64-172 yards. We are particularly excited to bring two new additions to this year’s course:
Try to beat Giants pitchers Logan Webb, Ryan Walker & George Kontos. Hole #4 was tested by all 3 players during the season. As you approach this hole you’ll be able to see how close each player landed their shots to the flag, which will be at the center of a baseball design. Time to beat the Giants players.
Step onto the field like a pro. Hole #6 will grant all golfers exclusive access to the Giants dugout. You will be guided through the players’ tunnel just like a Major Leaguer and enjoy a private bar, access to all bench seating for photos and then tee off from the field’s warning track.
What equipment will be available to play with?
Select irons and wedges will be placed at each tee box for players to use throughout their round. The exact assortment of clubs available at each hole corresponds to each hole’s distance. These will typically feature an 8-iron, 9-iron and 2 wedges, but a few holes may also include a 4-iron, 5-iron, 6-iron or 7-iron. All clubs are adult men’s. Alternatively, golfers are permitted to bring their own clubs if they prefer, but adults are restricted to five clubs and they must be irons or wedges. Golfers who bring their own clubs will need to carry them throughout the round (golf bags are not permitted at Oracle Park). Personal golf balls are not permitted. All players will receive their own bag of golf balls to play with upon their tee time.
