Campus Rec is holding its first-ever statue golf tournament Friday at 3-6 p.m. on the Quad, legitimizing an informal leisure activity on campus.
It decided to sponsor the event to capitalize on a unique Hillsdale College game, said Branden Bisher, director of men’s health and campus life. Students can play for fun or compete against their friends.
“It was created by students, and it’s a great way for students to build community through fun and healthy competition,” Bisher said. “Our goal is just to provide a fun atmosphere and let the students run with it however they like.”
Statue golf is 18-hole golf adapted for play on campus. Instead of hitting golf balls into holes, however, players must get the balls to touch the Liberty Walk’s statues.
Campus Rec is providing foam golf balls, clubs, and food. The first 100 participants will also receive complimentary visors.
“Statue golf is great because it combines the history of campus and the great figures of conservatism with the proper amount of playful irreverence,” said senior Luke Robson, statue golf aficionado.