FootGolf Blog & FAQs
Straight answers to the questions people actually search before their first round: cost, pace of play, whether it's a "real" sport, and how the competitive scene works.
Is FootGolf a Real Sport? Here's the Proof
FootGolf looks like a backyard mashup, but it has a governing federation, sanctioned tournaments, world rankings, and thousands of dedicated courses. Here's the case for FootGolf as a legitimate sport.
Read more →FAQHow Long Does a Round of FootGolf Take?
A typical 18-hole round of FootGolf takes about 2 to 2.5 hours for a group of four; 9 holes usually runs 60 to 90 minutes. Here's what affects your pace of play.
Read more →FAQHow Much Does It Cost to Play FootGolf?
FootGolf green fees typically range from about $10 to $20 for 9 holes and $15 to $30 for 18, plus optional ball rental. Here's what actually drives the price.
Read more →GuideFootGolf vs. Golf: What's Actually Different?
Same course, same par, completely different game. Here's a side-by-side look at how FootGolf and traditional golf differ in equipment, scoring, hole size, and pace.
Read more →GuideWhat Is the American FootGolf League (AFGL)?
The American FootGolf League is the official governing tour for competitive FootGolf in the United States. Here's what it does, how course affiliation works, and how to get involved.
Read more →FAQDo FootGolf Players Get Paid? A Look at Prize Money
FootGolf isn't a full-time career sport yet: most competitive players are amateurs, and tour prize pools are far smaller than professional golf. Here's the honest picture.
Read more →FAQWhat Is Football Golf Called? FootGolf, Explained
"Football golf", "foot golf" and "soccer golf" are all alternate names for FootGolf: the sport that swaps golf clubs for a soccer ball on a standard golf course.
Read more →FAQWhere Can I Play FootGolf in San Diego?
San Diego has one of the strongest FootGolf scenes in California, with courses spread from Balboa Park to Escondido. Here's where to look.
Read more →FAQHow Much Is It to Play Bay Hill? (Arnold Palmer's Club)
Bay Hill Club & Lodge (Arnold Palmer's Orlando club and home of the API PGA Tour event) is a private club with no combined golf-and-lodging packages. Here's how pricing has historically worked.
Read more →FootGolfHow to Pick the Best Shoes for FootGolf
The right FootGolf shoe comes down to one thing: grip without spikes. Here's how to choose between turf shoes, indoor soccer shoes, and golf-specific options.
Read more →EquipmentFootGolf Ball Size and Hole Size: The Official Specs
The official FootGolf ball is a size 5 (68 to 70 cm around, 400 to 500 g) and the hole is 50 to 52 cm wide and at least 28 cm deep. Here are the FIFG specs in cm and inches.
Read more →CompetitionThe FootGolf World Cup: Editions, Hosts and Champions
The FIFG FootGolf World Cup has been held in 2012, 2016, 2018, 2023 and 2026. See where each edition was played and who won the individual titles.
Read more →HealthIs FootGolf Good Exercise? What the Evidence Says
No study has measured FootGolf directly, but walking a golf course is well researched: about 10,000 steps per 18 holes. Here is what that suggests for a FootGolf workout.
Read more →How-ToFootGolf Tips for Beginners: 7 Ways to Score Lower
New to FootGolf? Seven practical tips: wear the right shoes, play the ball as it lies, handle the flagstick correctly, keep pace and plan each kick.
Read more →RulesFootGolf Scoring Explained: Stroke Play, Match Play and Penalties
How FootGolf scoring works under FIFG rules: stroke play, match play including "win a hole, score a goal", the one-kick penalty, par plus 10 for unfinished holes, and ties.
Read more →HistoryWho Invented FootGolf? A Short History From 2008 to Today
FootGolf was created in the Netherlands in 2008 by Bas Korsten and Michael Jansen. The first official tournament followed in 2009 and the first World Cup in 2012.
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