🟩 FootGolf Rules - Official FIFG Rulebook

🟩 FootGolf Rules - Basics

1. 🟦 Teeing Area

• Tee position — Kick from behind the tee markers, within two metres of the tee line.

• Penalty for breach — +1 stroke for teeing in front of the line.

• Ball must be stationary before the kick.

2. 🟧 Order of Play

• Furthest plays first — Standard stroke play order.

• Ready golf allowed if it speeds up play and gives no advantage.

• Interference — Do not stand directly behind or in front of a player’s line.

3. 🟨 Ball Movement & Interference

• Ball at rest moved — If you cause your ball to move, replace it and take +1.

• Wind moves ball — Play from new position, no penalty.

• Ball identification — Mark before lifting; failure = +1.

4. 🟥 Obstacles & Relief

• Movable obstructions — e.g., bottles, small signs. Remove without penalty.

• Immovable obstructions — e.g., benches, fixed signs. Free relief.

• Natural obstacles — No free relief unless dangerous.

5. 🟪 Penalty Areas & Hazards

• Water hazard — Play as it lies or take relief with +1.

• Out of bounds — Replay from previous spot with +1.

• Unplayable ball — Three relief options, all +1.

6. 🟫 Putting Green & Hole

• Flagstick — Usually left in; hitting it is allowed.

• Marking — Must mark before lifting; +1 if not.

• Hole completion — Ball must come to rest inside the cup.

7. 🟩 Etiquette & Conduct

• Sporting behaviour -  All footgolfers should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner demonstrating courtesy and sporting behaviour at all times

• Non‑intervention — Failing to correct a rule breach (player or marker only) = +1.

• Bad advice — Giving incorrect rulings = +1.

• Pace of play — Keep up with the group ahead.

8. 🟦 Scoring

• Marker responsibilities — Record scores accurately, intervene on breaches.

• Scorecard errors — Signing for a lower score = disqualification.

• Local rules — Temporary rules override general rules for that round.