Rugby Foot Golf

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About Rugby Foot Golf

Our History

Inspired by their love of Rugby, father and son team Jonathon and Dillon Wall started bringing their Rugby Balls to their local footgolf course over 10 years ago.  The rules were developed through rounds with family and friends, all for the enjoyment of the game, fellowship and fun.  In an effort to spread the game to others around the world, the duo founded the World Rugby Foot Golf Association.

Coming Soon! Course Directory and Tee Time Booking

We're launching a footgolf course directory and booking site where you can find and book footgolf tee times at a course near you, straight from the Rugby Foot Golf site!

Fundraising? Host a Rugby Foot Golf Tournament for your Club!

 Since fundraising is a never ending chore for all clubs, we'll leverage our decades of Rugby Club fundraising experience to partner with you in hosting a fundraiser for your club!  We'll help you find the right course, generate marketing materials, handle registration and with "game day" execution!   Submit your inquiry below.

Global Rugby Foot Golf Association: Official Rules of Play

Objective:  The game is played on a 9 or 18 hole footgolf course as available throughout the United States of America and other countries around the world.  Each Kick or “Pass from Hand” shall count as One Stroke (subject to hazards play rules).  The player with the fewest strokes after playing all agreed upon holes of the course is deemed to be the winner of the game.


Ethos:  Rugby Foot Golf is a game for all ages, body types and player abilities.  The intent of the game is to be an enjoyable expression of rugby skills in a fun, unique and challenging foot golf setting.  Players are strongly encouraged to bring the general ethos of sportsmanship, fair play, inclusivity and self expression to the sport of Rugby Foot Golf.

Equipment:

  1. Rugby Ball: Rugby balls must be used in order to play Rugby Foot Golf.  It is recommended that players utilize age / gender appropriate Rugby Balls per the following Sizing.
    1. Recommended Ball Sizes:
      1. Adult Men: Size 5
      2. Adult Women: Size 4.5
      3. Youth: Size 4
  2. Kicking Tee:  Players must use a Rugby specific kicking tee of their preference.  Tee height and dimensions are subject to player preference but must be able to be used at the kick-off and then carried / used as a ball marker during open course play.
  3. Ball Marker:  A player’s tee may be used as a ball marker in open "fairway" play 
  4. Footwear:  Players MAY NOT wear cleats / rugby boots including those with molded soles or studs.  Players are encouraged to wear suitable "Turf" shoes or athletic trainers as long as their footwear leaves no visible damage or impact to the Golf Course.
  5. Attire:  Players are encouraged to wear collared Rugby Jerseys or “Polo” shirts and flexible yet course appropriate golf / rugby shorts during play.

General Rules of Play:

Note:  Players are encouraged to understand their strengths and weaknesses as a player and adjust their playing style to the course and conditions available on the day. 


  1. Kicking Off:
    1. Players must make their first kick from the course designated foot golf “Kick Off” tee box.
    2. Players must make their first kick from the Tee Box from their selected Rugby Kicking Tee.  
    3. To begin play, players must designate the playing order by selecting an appropriate order based on their agreed upon norms.  On all holes after the first, the player with the lowest score will kick first with subsequent players kicking off in the order of their score or deferring as appropriate to maintain positive game and group dynamics.
    4. The kick-off counts as one “stroke” towards the players’ score.
  2. Open (Fairway) Play
    1. Players take turns based on an order determined by the players’ balls' distance to the hole.  The player furthest away will go first and so on.  
    2. Players must make kicks in Open “Fairway” play out of hand.  Suitable kicks may be grubbers, spiral, banana, box, and Up and Under kicks.
    3. Each kick during open play counts as one “stroke” on the players’ score
  3. Hazards:  Players may encounter Hazards in Open Play which will be addressed in the following manner:
    1. Water Hazards:  If a player's ball should land in a water hazard, the player must make a reasonable attempt to retrieve and play the ball “as it lies”.  If the ball cannot be recovered or played “as it lies”, the player may use an alternative ball and / or their retrieved original ball within 1 meter of the location of the ball’s entry into the hazard.  In such a case, a one stroke penalty will be assessed to the player in addition to the subsequent kick.
    2. Unplayable ball hazard:  At times a player’s ball may land in an unplayable position such as a tree, bush, bog or otherwise unplayable location.  Players should make all reasonable efforts to retrieve their ball, then find a playable location within one meter of the hazard to continue play.  In such a case, a one stroke penalty will be assessed to the player in addition to the subsequent kick.
    3. Sand Traps:  If a player’s ball lands in a course designed sand trap, the player must exit the sand trap by utilizing a “drop kick” in which the ball must be dropped, bounce up off the sand and be kicked by the player out of the sand trap.  Players may not apply the aforementioned Hazard rules to Sand Traps.  The player must utilize the drop kick until they exit the Sand Trap.  Upon exiting the Sand Trap, players must rake the trap to remove their footprints and impact on the quality of the Sand Trap surface.
  4. Putting / Play within 2 meters of the hole:
    1. Players may utilize a pass from hand to attempt to land the ball in the hole within 2 meters of the hole.  For the sake of play, a player’s ball that lands within 5 paces of the hole should be “Holed” prior to allowing players whose balls sit further from the hole, to play.  This assures that their ball will not be an obstruction to other players nor will its position be altered by other players attempting to hole their ball.
    2. A hole is considered to have been played when all players have “holed” their balls, either through kicks or a pass from hand.  Although rare, a kick-off that lands inside the designated hole, will be considered a “Hole in One.”
      1. Once all players have finished the hole, the playing group moves on to the next sequential hole on the course.

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