COURSE OPERATORS

American FootGolf League

The AFGL has the ONLY official FootGolf Cup approved by FIFG in the United States.

NEW AFGL COURSES​​​

Team up with us and become an official course! The American FootGolf League, the original and only official FootGolf organization in the United States, has set standards for the sport of FootGolf.

The AFGL is proud of the growth and structure that has been established by every course using the same equipment and playing under our guidelines of the Federation for International FootGolf to make sure that all courses meet the standards and requirements for international play.

We welcome you to become an AFGL FootGolf Course!

FOOTGOLF AT YOUR FACILITY

Know why "Differences make The Difference." 

INCREASED ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS

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FootGolf is a great way to bring a younger and more diverse demographic to your course.

CLUB TRAFFIC

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Increase Food / Drinks Sales.

MORE TEE TIMES

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FootGolf can fill your open Tee Times.

LOCAL AND NATIONAL PRESS EXPOSURE

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This new sport is getting TV, Newspaper and Magazine coverage everyday.

EVENTS AND WEEKLY LEAGUES

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50% of FootGolf Tee Times are from returning customers. Many courses are having great success with leagues.

EXPAND THE REACH OF YOUR COURSE

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A FootGolf Club will introduce your course to new demographics.

PRO-SHOP  APPAREL = $

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FootGolfers frequent the golf shop the same as golfers.

NEW OUTING CLIENTELE

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FootGolf can involve more people to participate in a corporate or fundraising event. 

COMMUNITY EXPOSURE

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It's the new sport that families can play together. FootGolf captures the Soccer players and minorities.

SANCTIONED AFGL COURSE

START A FOOTGOLF COURSE

To become a Sanctioned Course, you must be using the official equipment from the American FootGolf League, be playing under the Rules for FootGolf as written by the Federation for International FootGolf and sign the Accreditation Agreement with the AFGL.

FOOTGOLF COURSES QUICK FACTS

Facts and projections

Health of activity

Awareness (unided)

Interest in Playing (after concept shown)

Average round played per year

Average lenght of time played

Typical size of group

Locations

Estimated rounds played

Average $ spent (per person)

25,000,000 a

42,000,000 a

16

2

4 people

445 AFGL facilities b

840,000

$17 in playing fees &

$8 in F&B

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a. NGF 2014

b. AFGL 2015

87%

94%

15

81%

Very likely to continue playing

Have recommended to a friend

Median. # of people

recommended to

Satisfied with FootGolf

What's more important to footgolfers?

• Fun

• Being with friends

• Friendly competition

ORDER FOOTGOLF CUPS AND EQUIPMENT

2019 OFFICIAL FOOTGOLF EQUIPMENT

The 2019 Official FootGolf Cup of the American FootGolf League is THE ONLY FOOTGOLF CUP in the United States meeting the new FIFG.ORG regulation size of 52cm X 28 cm deep. This new cup has build in reinforced receiver for a US 28MM flagstick ferrule. The cup is designed to shed away ground water and dran it away from the cup bottom. Installations instructions included.

FOOTGOLF BEST PRACTICES

We help you to get started right with FootGolf. 

See an example of the material AFGL Operators find in our Best Practices Section

Laura Balestrini, one of the founders of FootGolf in North America. 

What is FootGolf? 

How does the AFGL help courses?

Is there competitive FootGolf?

What impact has FootGolf had on the Golf industry?

How do you get started with FootGolf at your course?

Kevin Baker, a golf resort operator about FootGolf at his course

Why FootGolf as an additional activity? 

How long have they been promoting FootGolf?

How many footgolfers at the course?

What do resort guests say about FootGolf?

What is coming next at Reunion Resort?

Golf Business Magazine, February 2019 Edition

30% -- Percent of total rounds played accounted for by FootGolf each year at Origins Golf Club Watersound in Florida

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20K -- Revenue in ball rentals for FootGolf at Tupelo Bay Golf Center in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.

OPERATORS COMMON QUESTIONS

Is this soccer or what?

If you have a basic idea about the sport of Soccer, you will notice that FootGolf is closer to Golf than Soccer. Even though we play with a regular soccer ball, FootGolf is played on a golf course and the rules are similar to golf.

We follow the course dress code and soccer cleats are NOT allowed under the rules of FootGolf. No need to worry about damage to your course from soccer cleats. 

Questions?

(760) 501-0100 ext. 104 /// usa@footgolf.net

How long does it takes to play a round of 9 or 18 holes of FootGolf?

A round of 9-holes of FootGolf takes between 1 and 1.5 hours

A round of 18-holes of FootGolf takes between 2 and 2.5 hours

For open tournaments with Shotgun start, it may take up to 3 hours

How much does it cost to set up a FootGolf Course?

You can purchase the AFGL Official FootGolf Cups, FootGolf Flags, soccer balls and all course equipment through us. These cups are the ONLY FOOTGOLF CUP IN THE US that meets the requirements of the FIFG.

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An 18-hole course can be set up for as little as $2500 depending on the equipment needed.  A fully equipped course, including cups, flags, tees, flagpoles, soccer balls, mapping and scorecard can be set up for less than $4500.

How much does it cost to join the AFGL as a Sanctioned Course?

The AFGL offers Accreditation and Certification status. The FootGolf course must be in the perimeter of a sanctioned Golf facility.

For Accreditation the annual cost is $200 at year (average $17/month).

For Certification the annual cost is $600 at year  (average $50/month).

*Certified Courses are elgible to host National Championship tournaments and Pro/Am competitions.

How many yards are par 3, par 4 or par 5 for FootGolf?

An average FootGolfer can kick the ball around 65 yards. The difference with golf is that a soccer ball rolls more but is kicked less yardage than a golfer hits a golf ball with a club. Based on that, a FootGolf Course distance is shorter than a regular Golf Course. Depending on the layout of your course, you may be able to setup 18 FootGolf holes in the same amount of space as 9 Golf holes.

The AFGL will provide you with the yardage guide.

How much do we charge for FootGolf Tee Time?

You have the ability to set the rate at what is in line for play on your course. Courses may start with an introductory rate and raise it as the popularity increases.

Since 18 holes of FootGolf can be played on only 9 holes of the golf course you may consider charging similar to what you charge for 9 holes of golf.

Excellence in service and a quality FootGolf Course are more valuable to most players than a discounted price.

Can Golfers and FootGolfers share the course at the same time?

The answer is YES! It requires management but it can work.

Since Golfers and FootGolfers do no use the same holes and FootGolfers do not use the greens, the play for each can run at the same pace, allowing you to send a foursome of FootGolfers out followed by a foursome of golfers.

If course management wants to introduce FootGolf slowly they can designate slow Golf times as the time for their FootGolf play. The AFGL supports you in your decision to introduce FootGolf in the best way and with the least amount of interruption to golf. It is important to understand that FootGolf can be more social and louder, where golf is more serious and quiet. 

For the players, FootGolf is a joy. No stress or frustration involved.