FootGolf comes to the Waikato
History/background
Given away by it's name, Footgolf is a relatively new sport in New Zealand combining these two great sports. Hukanui Golf Club introduced it to the Waikato in 2015.
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Here is a quick introduction if you haven’t heard much about it, it’s pretty simple:
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The game is played and scored the same way as golf except players use a standard football.
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The ball is kicked rather than being struck with a club. Your leg & foot is a driver down to a putter, and everything in between.
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The hole is a really a bucket to accommodate the football, measuring 21 inches wide.
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Played on shorter holes as its harder to achieve the same distance as golf by kicking.
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Unlike the golf course, the Footgolf course is an 18-hole course.
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Getting started
Bring the family and friends along for some fun. If you can kick a football you’re good enough to play Footgolf.
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The course is usually open for casual footgolf each day alongside golfers.
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If you would like any information or to make a booking contact the office for further details.
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Book your team, group, sports team, stag or hen do, function or team building event. We can offer a combination of sports, events, and catering for your requirements.
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Phone 07 824 3784 or email hukanuigolf@xtra.co.nz to make a booking as we often have competitions, and other bookings happening.
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Cost to play - Adult $15.00 and Children up to 14yrs $7.00.
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You can bring your own ball, or we can supply balls (subject to a cost recovery fee if lost).
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It’s a fun sport!
Rules & Conditions
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Strictly NO soccer boots or cleats to be worn on the course.
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Children must be supervised at all times by an adult.
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Footgolfers must give-way to golfers, and adults must always monitor and advise their group of other people.
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Footgolfers are not to enter sand bunkers. If a ball must be retrieved from a bunker, footmarks are to be carefully raked.
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Carefully replace the flagstick in the hole when finished.