What is Footgolf?
Footgolf is just what the name implies, a mix of Football and Golf. Footgolf is a game to test your dead-ball power and precision. All you have to do is complete each hole, kicking the football into the over sized cup using your feet, in as few shots as possible.
The beauty of the game lies in being able to strategically combine power and precision every time you play. Footgolf is a very accessible sporting activity. It is definitely a lifelong sport, accessed by players in primary schools, right through to the walking football fraternity!
About Us:
Gatwick Footgolf has also produced most of the UK’s most successful Footgolfers to date.
Originally starting out as a 9-hole Golf Club we became solely Footgolf in 2012!
Shortly after this Gatwick Footgolf expanded into the 18-hole course you see today.
Over the last few years there has been a huge growth in footgolf’s popularity! Which is why you will see us encourage everyone to book in advance!
We have parties, group events, team-building events, charity days and competitions all year round here at Gatwick Footgolf.
Footgolf is such fun for a day out with friends, family and work colleagues. We are open every day from 9am everyday!
We aim to make it as easy as possible for our customers to book in after school or after work and anytime on weekends so that you don’t miss out on all the action!
So why not visit us and try the sport? You never know you might break the course record, or at least be on our weekly leader board!
Our History:
John Skinner, the man that started it all was a well respected footballer who played for Crawley Town FC.
In 1986, he bought Burstow Park and had the dream of turning 3 fields into a golf course.
Sadly, 1 year into the construction, John was killed in a freak accident and never saw the completion of his dream. He was a happy, larger-than life character that everyone loved!
On the 1 year anniversary of his passing, Crawley Town FC held a memorial match and that created the John Skinner Cup!
After many years as a golf course, Burstow Park turned into footgolf and John would have absolutely loved the game!
Jo (John’s wife) and her family want to thank Paul Wright for designing and building the course and turning it into the amazing course it is today!
Come and play a round, John would have wanted the course to be enjoyed as he had hoped it would be!
Who can play?
Footgolf is great fun for everyone that enjoys a game of football – you don’t even have to like golf! Played in groups of up to 6 players, it’s great fun for colleagues after a tiring day in the office, or something a little different to try with the rest of your football team-mates.
When can I play?
Gatwick Footgolf is available for you to come and play every day from 9am until 6pm! To double check our opening hours and availability please give us a ring or drop us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Do I need any equipment?
You can bring your own football if you prefer, if not, they can be hired from the clubhouse for £1.00 with a £5.00 deposit. You are more than welcome to wear your football boots as we are a Footgolf only facility.
Do I need to book?
Footgolf is available every day from 9am. You can just turn up and play, however due to the growing popularity of the sport we do advise that you book online via email or by giving us a ring!
The Basic Rules:
The general premise of Footgolf is to kick the ball from the tee markers into the hole in as few shots as possible!
Kit/Equipment – any kit or clothing that you are comfortable to play in and Football footwear according to the conditions, so if it is wet bring your boots otherwise AstroTurf trainers are best.
Maximum 6 people per group.
Tee off from between or behind (up to 2m) the tee markers.
The player farthest from the hole is next to play each time.
Play it where it lies, or take ‘a drop’ to where you can play it (but add a penalty shot to your score…). You may mark your ball and lift it if it will hinder another player’s shot.
The ball must be played with a ‘single contact’, no scooping or rolling of the ball is allowed.
Aim for the red/yellow flags.
Do not remove flags from holes.
Wait until the ball has come to rest before you take your next shot.
Keep up the pace with groups in front, if you fall behind let players pass and ‘play through’.
If your ball falls into the water please use equipment provided to get it out. Then drop the ball 2m back from where the ball entered the water.
The last tee off time is 4pm everyday.
Alcoholic drinks (no glass) may be consumed on the course, however they must be purchased from the clubhouse and we ask you to please use the bins provided.
No dogs are allowed on the course.
No outside food or drinks are allowed on the premises.