Complete Rules & Strategy Guide
TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course Edition (1987)
"In Pursuit of Par" is a realistic golf board game that simulates playing the legendary TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course. Unlike actual golf, all players have equal ability "swinging the clubs" - success depends entirely on club selection, strategic aim, and dice luck.
The game is designed to simulate golf among players of equal skill. Your strategic decisions matter more than physical ability, making every round a battle of wits and calculated risk-taking.
18 hole golf course laid out on three double-sided game boards
Primary dice for determining shot distance using Shot Schedule Cards
Direction dice for shot trajectory and accuracy
"Problem Dice" for shots from hazards, rough, sand traps, and trees
Complex tables for Iron Shots, Pitching/Sand Wedge, and Greenside Trap/Putts
Orange triangular gauges: 10°, 20°, and 50 yard measuring tools
2 "All Stabilo" pencils for precise ball position marking
10 double-sided official score cards for tournament-style scoring
Complete description and rules for realistic golf simulation
Each hole on TPC Sawgrass offers four different tee options:
Choose tees based on your group's skill level. Championship tees provide the ultimate challenge but can be frustrating for beginners. White tees offer a good balance of challenge and playability.
In Pursuit of Par uses a sophisticated 3-dice system for realistic golf shot simulation:
1. Choose club and consult Shot Schedule → 2. Roll Green distance dice → 3. Roll Green direction dice → 4. Apply Red problem dice if in hazard → 5. Measure with gauges → 6. Mark new position
The game uses detailed Shot Schedule Cards for different shot types:
| Club Type | Best Distance | Accuracy | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 220-280 yards | ⭐⭐ | Tee shots on long holes |
| Fairway Wood | 180-220 yards | ⭐⭐⭐ | Long shots from fairway |
| Long Irons | 140-180 yards | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Approach shots to green |
| Short Irons | 100-140 yards | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Precision approaches |
| Wedges | 50-100 yards | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Short game around green |
| Putter | On the green | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Rolling ball into hole |
Longer clubs = more distance but less accuracy. Shorter clubs = more precision but less distance. Choose based on your lie, distance to target, and risk tolerance.
The Red Problem Dice system creates realistic golf challenges:
Red Problem Dice dramatically reduce shot distances. The key is avoiding hazards rather than trying to recover from them. Play conservatively to stay in the Fairway whenever possible!
The Green features special circles for realistic putting mechanics:
Getting inside the large black circle with your approach shot is crucial - it sets up easier putts using the Greenside schedule. Shots that land in the small white circle can result in one-putt "gimmes"!
The game includes precision ball marking for tournament-level accuracy:
Important: If used only as intended, the two "All Stabilo" pencils should allow many rounds of "In Pursuit of Par" before replacement would be required. Defective parts will be replaced free of charge by contacting Pursuit of Par Enterprises in Panama City Beach, FL.
| Score Name | Strokes vs Par | Example | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace/Hole-in-One | 1 stroke total | 1 on par 3 | Extremely Rare |
| Albatross | -3 strokes | 2 on par 5 | Very Rare |
| Eagle | -2 strokes | 3 on par 5 | Rare |
| Birdie | -1 stroke | 3 on par 4 | Good Score |
| Par | Even | 4 on par 4 | Expected Score |
| Bogey | +1 stroke | 5 on par 4 | Acceptable |
| Double Bogey | +2 strokes | 6 on par 4 | Difficult Hole |
Championship Level: 70-75 | Advanced: 75-80 | Intermediate: 80-90 | Beginner: 90-100
TPC Sawgrass is famous for punishing aggressive play. Smart course management is key:
Par 4, 471 yards, Difficulty #1: The toughest hole at TPC Sawgrass. Play for bogey and be happy with par. Use conservative club selection off the tee.
Par 3, 237 yards, Difficulty #2: Long carry over water. Club up and aim for center of green. Par is an excellent score here.
Par 3, 137 yards, Difficulty #12: Golf's most famous hole! The green is completely surrounded by water. Aim for the center and take your par. Aggressive pin-hunting often leads to water balls.
Par 4, 358 yards, Difficulty #18: The easiest hole on the course. This is your birdie opportunity! Aggressive play is rewarded here.
Instead of stroke play, compete hole-by-hole:
Fast-paced variant for quicker games:
Practice specific aspects of the game:
Now that you know the rules, head over to our digital scorecard to track your round at TPC Sawgrass! The scorecard automatically calculates your scores, tracks statistics, and lets you export professional tournament-style scorecards.