Archery Targets vs. Golf Cup
Comparing 2 standards across 14 specifications. 14 key differences identified.
Official target archery dimensions are governed by World Archery (WA Rules Book 3–Target Archery). In Olympic Recurve competition, archers shoot at a distance of 70 m (76.6 yd) at a 122 cm (48.0 in) target face divided into 10 concentric scoring rings across 5 standard colors (Gold, Red, Blue, Black, White). The central 10-ring has a diameter of 12.2 cm, with an inner X-ring of 6.1 cm.
Official golf hole dimensions are governed by the USGA and The R&A (Rules of Golf Rule 1.1 / Equipment Rules Appendix IV). A regulation golf hole must have a diameter of exactly 4.25 in (108.0 mm) and a minimum depth of 4.0 in (101.6 mm). If a cup liner is inserted, the outer diameter of the liner must not exceed 4.25 in, and its top lip must be sunken at least 1.0 in (25.4 mm) below the green putting surface.
Specification Comparison Table
14 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Olympic Recurve Target Diameter
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122.0 cm (48.0 in at 70 m competition distance) | — |
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Compound Target Diameter
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80.0 cm (31.5 in / 6-ring spot at 50 m distance) | — |
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Indoor Archery Target Diameter
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40.0 cm (15.75 in at 18 m indoor distance) | — |
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122 cm Target 10-Ring Diameter
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12.2 cm (4.80 in gold center) | — |
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122 cm Target X-Ring Diameter
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6.1 cm (2.40 in inner tie-breaker ring) | — |
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Target Face Ring Width
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6.1 cm (uniform increment per scoring zone on 122 cm) | — |
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Target Center Height (from Ground)
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130.0 cm (51.2 in ±5 cm to gold center) | — |
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Target Butt Incline Angle
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10–15 degrees backward tilt from vertical | — |
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Hole Diameter
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— | 10.80 cm (4.250 in / 107.95 mm strictly enforced) |
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Minimum Hole Depth
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— | 10.16 cm (4.00 in minimum depth into putting green turf) |
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Cup Liner Recess Depth
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— | 2.54 cm (1.00 in minimum below the putting green surface) |
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Cup Liner Material
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— | Cast Aluminum or Heavy Plastic with Central Flagstick Socket Standard |
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Flagstick Diameter
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— | 1.27–1.90 cm (0.50–0.75 in fiberglass/carbon rod) |
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Recommended Flagstick Height
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— | 2.13 m (7.0 ft / minimum 84.0 in above ground) |