There’s nothing like a fun round of 18 with your friends on a crisp summer morning. There’s the fresh air, the laughs, and that amazing clinking sound of your 7 iron as you shank it deep into the woods on a Par 3. We don’t know if your 3D printer will make you better at golf, but it sure will make the experience easier and a lot more fun.
In this article, we’ll dive into some of the coolest golf-related 3D prints – including disc golf! They’re ideal for aiding your on-course performance or even perfecting your game at home. Without further ado, let’s see the models that’ll help you hit some more greens in regulation!
Golf Ball Belt Clip
We know the pain of losing your favorite golf ball deep in the forest. Instead of taking the walk of shame back to your cart, hang on to two extra golf balls around your belt with this useful clip.
The creator recommends orientating the model 45 degrees on the XY axis for best printing results.
- Who designed it? TheKre8Group
- How printable/popular is it? With almost 50 makes and over 27,700 downloads, this model is certainly printable.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Mini Game
Golf doesn’t just have to be an outdoor sport! If you happen to get fidgety at your desk, this desktop mini-golf game might just hold you over until you can get on a real course!
The model is designed to be printed in one part without supports. Additionally, the creator recommends letting the “tee box” cool adequately before removing it, as it contains a spring that could easily warp. PLA filament should work just fine for this fun model.
- Who designed it? DNAdesigns
- How printable/popular is it? This awesome micro-golf game has been downloaded over 800 times and a nice make has been shared.
- Where to find it? Cults
Putter
Don’t be fooled by its 3D printed looks – this putter can be a seriously useful addition to your set. It seems to be modeled after the Odyssey #7, a favorite of amateur and pro golfers alike. Only this 3D printable design includes built-in cavities to add additional weight in the form of lead balls.
There are a few things to keep in mind when printing this putter. First of all, it needs to be oriented vertically and rotated 92 degrees on the X-axis. Also, you’ll need to drill in some screws and add ~180 g of lead balls to give it the proper weight. The creator has provided all of these instructions in detail on the model page.
- Who designed it? CoKiBw
- How printable/popular is it? This fully functional putter has over 3,800 downloads and 4 makes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Pitch Repair Tool
This handy fork will definitely be the helping hand you need on the course. It’s a great tool to respectfully clean up any messes on the green you may have left behind!
It’s best to print this model horizontally. Use 100% infill to strengthen the fork.
- Who designed it? Fido
- How printable/popular is it? With almost 4,000 downloads, 5 makes, and a feature from Thingiverse, chances are you can print this design for yourself.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Tee
Teeing up the ball is a very important aspect of golf. Since you have a 3D printer, it can make loads of tees with relative ease, so you may never need to buy a pack of them ever again. And if you really wanted to, you could play around with the sizing and length for a more tailored game.
It might go without saying, but print these tees upside down such that the face is touching the build plate for best results. Apart from that, the creator recommends printing with two shells and no supports.
- Who designed it? Intentional3D
- How printable/popular is it? This useful print has almost 10,000 downloads and 6 makes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Indoor Golf Hole
Despite being long off the tee, your putts just might not be dropping, so this indoor golf hole is a great way to practice your length and line while you’re away from the greens.
You can print this model in two parts that can be glued together or all in one go, as both file options are available.
- Who designed it? GavBro
- How printable/popular is it? This fun design has over 300 downloads and 6 makes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Golf Cart Hot Dog Holder
After a devastating front nine, all you need is a hot dog at the turn to cheer you up! To take your meal mobile to the back nine without getting your hands greasy, this awesome golf cart hot dog holder will come in handy. It can fit in a cup holder of a golf cart to keep you fueled for the rest of the course.
Print this model with the flat side down and supports touching the build plate.
- Who designed it? mcfada
- How printable/popular is it? With over 60 downloads and 2 makes, you should be able to easily print this model for yourself!
- Where to find it? Printables
Mini Disc Golf
Although disc golf isn’t arguably as cool as regular golf, it’s still a fun sport nevertheless. Instead of practicing your putts, this mini disc golf basket to practice your aim is the perfect toy for you disc golfers.
You’ll need a few extra tools and parts to put this model together, which the creator kindly lists on the model’s page on MyMiniFactory.
- Who designed it? fidgetmini
- How printable/popular is it? This model has around 68 likes and almost 300 downloads.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Disc
This fully flyable 3D printed disc is perfect for backyard practice or tossing back and forth with the neighbors. Or, you could fiddle around with the scaling and determine which size is best for you or even make smaller discs for your kids.
This should be a very simple print, so standard settings will serve you well. Keep in mind that adjustments to infill percentage or similar settings could increase weight, thereby affecting performance.
- Who designed it? engineglue
- How printable/popular is it? This disc model has almost 6,000 downloads and a make.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Disc Wall Mount
Storing disc golf discs can be a hassle, so a dedicated organizer is likely to be very useful. This shelf conveniently mounts to the wall using angle brackets and holds discs on 3/4″ rods.
The creator recommends printing the brackets flat with 15% infill or higher. This goes for any structural part, but make sure the filament you’re using has good layer adhesion.
- Who designed it? awlogue
- How printable/popular is it? This useful storage solution has over 115 downloads and a posted make.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
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