What is footgolf?
ROOSEVELT PARK – FootGolf South Africa explains why this relatively unknown sport is becoming one of the country's developing sport.
What is footgolf and why is it said to be a fast-developing sport in South Africa? The paper found out more about the sport and what makes it so interesting.
The game of footgolf is played from the teeing zone with each player aiming for the hole on the green zone in the fewest number of kicks. It is played with minimal supervision of a marshal and depends on the integrity of the player to show consideration for other players.
In the first week of April, FootGolf South Africa will launch the Round of 16 leagues at Creek 9 Mashie Course at Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre.
“It is safe to say that footgolf is the first democratic sport in the country. A perfect combination of what is known as the elite sport of golf and populist football. The sport was officially launched as footgolf when a team of colleagues set up and organised a tournament played on a golf course at prestigious Golfbaan Het Rijk van Nijmegen on September 6, 2009 in the Netherlands,” explained FootGolf South Africa executive director, Norman Mphake.
He continued that as a new and developing sport in South Africa, they encourage all those who are interested in the sport to join this new, exciting and ground-breaking sport, while they embark on a journey to grow the sport to the level it needs to be in our country. “There are lots of opportunities for FootGolfers around the world, as the sport is growing fast globally, with tournaments such as world cups and international tours now taking place.”
Mphake concluded FootGolf South Africa’s Round of 16 leagues will give a lot of South Africans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent our country in the upcoming World Cup taking place in 2023.
