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by Prof. Nona Mayer Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Full Answer

What is a Gator golf game?

Gator Golf is a children's miniature golfing toy from the American game company Milton Bradley. It was released in 1994. In the game, children take turns putting into the mouth of a motorized plastic alligator figure, which then flings the ball off its tail and spins around, creating a new challenge for the next player.

How do you use the Gator putt on a golf course?

Gator Golf is easy to set up and does not require batteries. Players simply choose a colored ball and set the Gator up with his mouth open. Using the flamingo club, aim for the Gator's mouth to sink your putt.

What makes Gator Golf cars a superior company?

What makes Gator Golf Cars a truly superior company goes far beyond the products. It's the way we do business. It’s being an Authorized Club Car Dealer backed by manufacturer support. It’s having the parts you need when you need them. It’s providing solutions instead of problems. It’s going the extra mile to serve you better.

How many golf courses does Golf N Gator have?

We have TWO 18-hole courses! Discover an awesome adventure in Swamp Cave or Gator Mountain (or you can choose to play BOTH). Golf N Gator is also home to the only outdoor alligator habitat in Brevard where you can feed, hold, and get your picture taken with live alligators!

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What age is Gator Golf for?

3 and upAges 3 and up, 2-4 players A hole-in-one is a lot more fun with Gator Golf! Grab your flamingo golf club, and aim to feed this hungry little Gator. Sink your putt by hitting your ball through the Gator's mouth into his tail to score, but watch out – he'll flick your ball with his tail for more putting action.

How do you play Gator Golf?

0:051:51Gator Golf Game Review from Goliath Games - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipHere with goliaths Gator golf just like the original you've gotta eat the ball through the GatorsMoreHere with goliaths Gator golf just like the original you've gotta eat the ball through the Gators mouth and into his tail to score. The Gator will then flip the ball out with his tail.

What happens if a golf ball lands on an alligator?

As reported by KABB, the US Golf Association has rules in place for these types of bizarre instances, which they call "abnormal course conditions." Alligators are considered "dangerous animals" in the Association's rulebook, and as such, encountering one can qualify golfers for "relief." This "relief" can include ...

How long has golf been a sport?

The modern game of golf originated in 15th century Scotland. The 18-hole round was created at the Old Course at St Andrews in 1764.

Who is Montgomery Gator?

Montgomery Gator, or simply Monty for short is one of the Glamrock Animatronics who appears in Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach as an antagonist.

What could be greater than golf with a gator?

Gator Golf's commercial tag line was "Gator Golf - what could be greater than playing a game of golf with a gator?" It was released again in 2008, then in 2009 under the "Elefun and Friends" banner. It was then re-released in 2019 by Goliath Games.

Why do they put alligators in golf courses?

So the key for golfers and gators to get along is for the golfers to just use common sense. Nicholl said, "We warn them, tell them just to stay a safe distance and if they get too close, the gators just kind of slide into the water and swim away." The gators are so mild-mannered some golfers don't believe they're real.

Did a golfer lost his arm to an alligator at golf course?

Scott Lahodik, 51, was doing the job the course hired him to do when the alligator clamped down on his left arm and caused a significant injury to his arm, according to FOX 13 and WFTS.

Why are there alligators in golf courses?

Alligators often turn up on golf courses as they provide a safe habitat with plenty of prey.

What does golf stand for?

The word 'golf' is not an acronym for anything. Rather, it derives linguistically from the Dutch word 'kolf' or 'kolve,' meaning quite simply 'club.

Why does golf have 18 holes?

Andrews formalized the rules and stated, “One round of the Links, or 18 holes is reckoned a match, unless otherwise stipulated.” Legend has it that the reason for 18 holes is that a bottle of whiskey contained the same number of shots as holes on a course, thus providing just enough drink for a shot on each hole.

Why do golfers name birds?

'Birdie' Based on Early American Slang "Bird" was the "cool" of its time. So on the golf course, a great shot — one that led to an under-par score — came to be known as a "bird," which was then transformed into "birdie." The term birdie was in worldwide use by the 1910s.

Do alligators eat golf balls?

Share All sharing options for: Giant gator eats golf ball after being hit in the head. Golf course gators, a Florida tradition like no other. Seeing an alligator in a water hazard isn't anything new, but few actually eat the golf ball like this one did.

Do alligators have balls?

The male reptiles, like all other vertebrates, have paired gonads that produce sperm and testosterone. Reptiles carry their testicles or testes internally, often in close proximity to the kidneys.

Object of the Game

To be the first player to score three points by hitting your ball through the Gator's mouth and into his tail.

Setup

Gator Golf plays best indoors on a low- pile carpet. Avoid rough surfaces and shag carpeting. Place the Gator in an open area . Each player should choose one colored Gator Golf ball.

Game Play

Choose a player to go first. Each player takes one putt per turn. The goal is to sink your putt by hitting your ball through the Gator's mouth into his tail.

Sinking your Putt

Did you sink your putt? Amazing! Mark your score by rotating the bird on the Gator's back that matches your color to the next highest number as shown in Figure 4.

Putting Pointers

Interference - If your ball is touching an object (a wall, furniture, your opponent's ball, even the Gator), you may move it away from that object (one-club distance) at the beginning of your turn.

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Warranty & Support

Manufacturer’s warranty can be requested from customer service. Click here to make a request to customer service.

When will Matthew Kress join the Gators?

Toggle Story Links. June 25, 2021. Men’s Golf Adds Matthew Kress to Roster. Kress will join the Gators in the fall of 2022.

Who made the cut at the 149th Open Championship?

The Gators trio of Billy Horschel, Sam Horsfield, and Yuxin Lin all conclude their weekend at The 149th Open Championship. Billy Horschel, Sam Horsfield, and Yuxin Lin all made the cut at The Open Championship.

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Components

  1. 1 Gator with Built-In Bird Score Keepers
  2. 1 Flamingo Golf Club
  3. 4 Gator Golf Balls
  4. Instructions
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Setup

  • Gator Golf plays best indoors on a low- pile carpet. Avoid rough surfaces and shag carpeting. Place the Gator in an open area . Each player should choose one colored Gator Golf ball. Next, open the Gator's mouth by holding down its lower jaw and pulling up on its top jaw until it locks into the open position as shown in Figure 2.
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Game Play

  • Choose a player to go first. Each player takes one putt per turn. The goal is to sink your putt by hitting your ball through the Gator's mouth into his tail. The first player will place their ball directly in front of the Gator, one club-distance away, as shown in Figure 3. The player then uses the club to putt the ball. If you don't have a clear s...
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Sinking Your Putt

  • Did you sink your putt? Amazing! Mark your score by rotating the bird on the Gator's back that matches your color to the next highest number as shown in Figure 4. Leave your ball wherever it stopped after the Gator flipped it out. On your next turn, you must putt from that location. Then open the Gator's mouth to get him ready for the next player's putt.
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Putting Pointers

  1. Interference - If your ball is touching an object (a wall, furniture, your opponent's ball, even the Gator), you may move it away from that object (one-club distance) at the beginning of your turn.
  2. Putting Around - If your opponent's ball is between your own ball and the Gator's mouth, you must try to putt around it.
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