Welcome to the Footgolf Coaching Certification (Pilot Module)

Welcome to the introductory module of the Footgolf Association of England’s online coaching framework. Whether you are an experienced football coach, a PGA golf professional, or a passionate player looking to grow the game at the grassroots level, your journey to becoming a certified Footgolf coach starts here.

What is Footgolf?

When introducing people to our sport for the first time, they are often surprised by the sheer scale of the game. The easiest way to visualize it is simple:

"Think of playing golf with bigger holes, and only using your feet to kick the ball."

While we use a standard Size 5 football, we are not playing on a football pitch. We compete on traditional golf courses, navigating the same fairways, bunkers, trees, and hazards. However, instead of a tiny 4.25-inch golf cup, we are aiming for a regulation 21-inch (52 cm) Footgolf cup. The objective is identical to traditional golf: get the ball from the teeing zone into the hole in the fewest possible kicks.

Why This Course Matters

As the sport grows rapidly across the UK and internationally, the need for structured, high-quality coaching is more vital than ever.

This course has been developed in partnership with the Footgolf Association of England and designed by senior England and Great Britain internationals. Our goal is to give you a robust, easy-to-understand toolkit so you can confidently introduce players of all ages and abilities to the sport, safely and respectfully.

How This Pilot Works

We believe in progressing with small, manageable steps. This initial pilot module focuses on the absolute fundamentals of the sport. It is split into three brief sections:

1. The Core Concept: Understanding the dimensions and objectives of the game.

2. The Tee Shot: Analyzing the physical mechanics and approach run-up of a standard drive using video examples.

3. Course Etiquette: Mastering the dress codes, pacing, and turf protection required to keep our sport welcome at local golf clubs.

Once you have reviewed the text and watched the video extracts below, click the button at the bottom of the page to test your knowledge with three interactive coaching scenarios.

Thank you for volunteering your time to help us shape the future of Footgolf coaching in England. Let's get started!

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