What Is Closest to the Pin in Golf? Rules, Variations, and How to Run It Right
Learn what closest to the pin means in golf, why it’s called KP, how it runs in tournaments and casual rounds, and the 5 rules to agree on first.
Posts by Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma is a competitive golfer preparing to turn professional on the LPGA Tour. A former All-League golfer and three-sport athlete, Tyler spent nine seasons caddying at Sebonack Golf Club on Long Island, where she developed a thorough understanding of the game. In 2025, she won the Long Island Amateur at -4 over 36 holes, qualified for the U.S. Mid-Amateur, and became the first alternate at her U.S. Women's Open qualifying site after leading the field through round one.
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