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Home My WebLink About[07c] Foot Golf What is FootGolf? FootGolf is a combination of the popular sports of soccer and golf. The game is played with a regulation #5 soccer ball at a golf course facility on shortened holes with 21-inch diameter cups. The rules largely correspond to the rules of golf. FootGolf as a game is played throughout the world in many different forms, but as a sport, it is regulated by the Federation for International FootGolf(FIFG). The American FootGolf League (AFGL) is the exclusive member of the FIFG and governing body for the sport of FootGolf in the United States. The AFGL is organizing tournaments throughout the country working with golf courses to bring FootGolf to their clubs as another avenue for revenue and to develop the game further. Frequently Asked Questions When should I consider adjusting my course to Footgolf? Immediately it should be considered. Whether you have a white, wet, or no winter at all, there is no time like the present. It does take time and planning to set up a course properly in regards to marketing and layout. The sooner the process begins the sooner the course can begin to benefit. Why would I want Footgolf on my tourse? Footgolf from July 2013 to August 2014 grew from 3 courses to over 200. The game allows a course to diversify its property and create more revenues from its operations. Footgolf's main demographic is the 18 to 36 year old which golf courses currently lack. It also exposes your course to potential new visitors and golfers. Who do I contact to learn more about adjusting my course for Footgolf? Please contact your State Association or Regional Representative for more information. Can Golfers and Footgolfers co-exist at the same time? Yes. Typical etiquette is required and both can co-exist at the same time. Footgolf is generally played at a quicker pace and may require golfers to let them "play through". As a Course Owner/Operator, how can I purchase equipment? USFGA has a preferred vendor and marketing partner with special pricing for course operators and owners. They carry 21' Cups, Flags, Poles and Tee Markers. Contact your State Association or Re�ional Representative What does my State Association have to offer me? National and State Recognition, Club Championship Structure, Membership & Handicap shared revenue, Course Layout & Design services, Retail Merchandise, Preferred vendor pricing, Marketing Strategies. Where do I go to become an Certified USFGA course? Courses become certified by their State, Local or Regional Association. Each Association works with its course to help develop its game locally. The State and Local Associations are governed by the USFGA and follow the USFGA guidelines when certifying a new course. What are the fees's associated with the setup of a Footgolf Course? Start up costs is fairly minimal when it comes to equipment. Please contact your state or regional representative to get the total fees associated with certifying your course. Become a member of the USFGA What are the benefits/services to becoming a member as a player or a course operator? As a player... • -Member only State, Regional and National tournament events -Discounts on League play -Handicap Rating -Pro-Am events with cash prizes -Discounts on official State and USFGA merchandise As a course operator... -Increased revenue -Increased foot traffic and exposure to your course -Shared membership and handicap revenue program -USFGA preferred vendor pricing -Merchandise sales -Host official State and USFGA national events • What is the order of things for the State Certification and Design Process? Step 1: Courses Form and Fees to State Step 2: Course Layout & Design Step 3: Footgolf Map Step 4: Club House & Pro-Shop Set Up Step 5: Course Assessment &Approval Does Footgolf have an official handicap system? Yes. Blue Golf is the official handicap system of the PGA &the USFGA. Players register for a handicap online and payment would be made to the State Association as it currently is done in golf. How will you track and report tournament and league results? Each course running an official league will be using Blue Golf's as its handicap system. In open play the league is responsible for tabulating its results and listing its rankings. These results need to confirmed and then delivered into the state level records. State Associations are responsible for recording official leagues results towards state and national competitions. Does a course offer leagues for Adults and Kids? Yes, the State Associations highly recommend the starting of leagues at the course for adult and youth. Youth in particular may be slow to start, but it creates regular users and also lends a course the opportunity to sell its "club" membership as part of a package. Does the USFGA allow obstacles on the fairway? No. Footgolf is played in some countries with man-made obstacles on the fairways. Footgolf under the rules of the USFGA is not played with any man-made obstacles. How big are the greens and how short should they be cut? Footgolf greens are not played on the actual golf green. They are a separate green near the actual golf green. They do not need to be cut lower than an inch, but generally courses are cutting 3/4 of an inch to 2 inches. It is helpful to have a distinguished Footgolf green. The typical green area is about a 10 yard radius, but each course will be unique. We generally advise using a darker "Rye" or "Bluegrass" seed to further distinguish the green. Can I put a course on a non-golf course open land/park? No. At this time the USFGA is only building and certifying Footgolf courses on actual golf courses. Is there "territorial exclusivity" to having a Footgolf course in my area? There is currently no set guideline mandated by the USFGA on how many Footgolf courses can be approved in a given area. Each State Association reserves the right to approve the number of courses within a specific area. It is up to each individual State as to how they govern the growth and course proximities within their State. Only place in the Saint Cloud area is Angushire Golf Club their ad is below. It appears that exciting golf courses add footgolf to their course to add revenue to their facility. I was unable to find a city that has them in a park. But I think it would be a great inexpensive attraction to add to a park. FUN FOR ALL AGE S "Golf with a kick"—Combining the best of soccer and golf, on a golf course. New Footgolf Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday& Sunday noon to close (Friday night 4:00 reserved for footgolf only) The newest sport taking the United States by storm has come to St. Cloud, Minnesota. Angushire Golf Club has installed Minnesota's first 18 hole permanent footgolf course. You're invited to stop by and check out the fun. Just like regular golf, players kick off from a tee box and attempt to get their soccer ball in the cup in the least amount of kicks. The larger 21-inch diameter cups are placed off to the side of the fairways and regular greens. Players bring their own size 5 soccer ball (or smaller for juniors), though we have a few balls available for rent as well. Located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, 5 miles off Interstate 94 and bordering highway 15. Don't miss an opportunity to play the hottest growing game in the United States. Indoor soccer shoes, turf shoes ar running shoes are recommended. NO SOCCER CLEATS, FOOTBALL CLEATS OR GOLF SPIKES FOOTGOLF PRICING: $9.00-18 hole adult $5.00-18 hole junior(14 &under) $5.00—extra round $3.00—ball rental Below is the potential site for footgolf � . �� ." ,� � . �, �� , � � � �"�' � : � � � �� . • • o �'�`� � �-� �► � � . � � � . �'�� ..- � �� ' - �--�- . �� o � :Y 4, - �-� -�ti '� • � � f - . .- �� , . Yr �� ..• �.. a�,�r'�'�,,� C �, � 'r � ��" � �' �r • � � � � � ' � � M;.i i� +� .. 4 � � • .: . � `�.� ` .�".. r �"� �. �"�► � �r r�• . , � , _`, � ��'�. . :, � ,. � � �, � '�`''. I would recommend six holes to start with. The size of the holes is as follows: Our 21" diameter FootGolf Cups meet industry standards. The lip has a 10-degree angle into the cup. This subtle drop improves the quality of play by allowing the ball to drop into the cup in a similar manner to a standard golf hole. The base of the cup has a 3 degree slope which allows water to drain through the standard golf cup. Our injection molded polypropene cups are UV protected and are designed to offer years of service, while maintaining a polished and professional appearance. • �� 111tC1'101� C�1i1111L'tCl� • �3.5" exterior lip diameter • 1?° deptli • .150 nominal wall tllickness I had a hard time finding costs online but it appeared that the holes are constructed in plastic or steel. They appear to cost$100.00 each.We would also need to see if we could build on and not register it for AFGL does not allow it to be registered in a park but there should be nothing stopping us from buying materials and building one ourselves. The costs would be for materials: Signs for each hole Tee boxes for each hole Waste Baskets Cups Donation Box Website for Footgolf is http://www.afgl.us/