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Post by JoeinOz on Apr 18, 2015 6:52:35 GMT
A golf course only with much bigger holes. Instead of getting a golf ball in the holes with clubs kicking a football in the holes with your feet. What do you reckon? Is it a goer?
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Post by cobhamstokey on Apr 18, 2015 6:58:29 GMT
Sounds like a good idea. There's a place for crossover games I remember a subbutteo/snooker game a while back whicjh looked fun.
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Post by scfcno1fan on Apr 18, 2015 7:02:41 GMT
It's been around for a couple of years mate.
It's quite enjoyable.
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Post by JoeinOz on Apr 18, 2015 7:09:11 GMT
It's been around for a couple of years mate. It's quite enjoyable. Is it called footgolf? |
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Post by expectedtoulouse on Apr 18, 2015 7:11:03 GMT
There's a course in Birmingham, it's great fun, except when the normal golfers start teeing off too soon!
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Post by barnett90 on Apr 18, 2015 7:27:57 GMT
There's one at Telford golf course £7 for 18 holes it's not far and if the weathers nice carna fault it. Went 2 weeks ago and it's fair to say I had a rayte laugh.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2015 7:43:05 GMT
I was invited to a round but unfortunately it was the day of the West Ham game and I wasn't about to miss an away day. All my mates said how much fun it was...they all also mentioned the fact that it's a lot harder to kick a football any real distance in the wind which gave them a new found respect for how far goalies can kick.
Moral of story if possible try go on a not so windy day
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Apr 18, 2015 7:53:23 GMT
Like football and golf as separate entities, I'd be absolutely fucking gash.
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Post by scfcno1fan on Apr 18, 2015 10:51:30 GMT
It's been around for a couple of years mate. It's quite enjoyable. Is it called footgolf? It certainly is! |
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Post by Davef on Apr 18, 2015 10:53:00 GMT
I'd still shank the f*****g thing!
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Post by partickpotter on Apr 18, 2015 10:58:04 GMT
Charlie Adam would be ace at it - the driving part at least. May have to do some work on his putting though!
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Post by DrGonzo on Apr 18, 2015 10:58:33 GMT
Played it in Thailand a few times just north of Chaweng - the guy who ran it claimed he originally came up with the idea. Its quite hard at first as you just end up twatting it too hard but gets much easier as you go on. Nice in the sunshine but wouldn't want to play in typical british weather.
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Post by 2004 on Apr 18, 2015 11:04:04 GMT
Yeah it's good fun to play
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Post by Olgrligm on Apr 18, 2015 11:13:00 GMT
It's good fun. I'm crap, but it's no less enjoyable. Some people take it really seriously.
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Post by march4 on Apr 18, 2015 11:43:41 GMT
Excellent game.
I'd recommend it.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Apr 18, 2015 11:44:32 GMT
When did this become a thing then? It's completely bypassed me.
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Post by march4 on Apr 18, 2015 12:08:45 GMT
When did this become a thing then? It's completely bypassed me. It has been going for a few years, but is gathering support as golf clubs struggle to attract members for the traditional game due to the recession. They can make money by placing a footgolf green next to an existing green but using the same fairways, etc. Many a time when playing traditional golf I wished I could kick the ball than hit it with a silly stick. |
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Post by ruts66 on Apr 18, 2015 12:42:25 GMT
Are they regulation match balls or the floaty, garage forecourt type.
The harder you kick the latter the further behind you it goes into a headwind... :-)
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Post by NassauDave on Apr 18, 2015 12:55:41 GMT
I played once and it was great fun.
Carry a few beers and enjoy.
You dont even need holes. We used corner flags.
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Post by liathroid on Apr 18, 2015 15:00:28 GMT
footoff Joe  |
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Post by luke45 on Apr 19, 2015 11:35:15 GMT
There's one up near Penrith I'm going to try out in a few weeks. Sounds like I'm going to enjoy it!
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Post by metalhead on Apr 19, 2015 11:49:38 GMT
I played the one in telford. Pretty fun day although not cheap. Good laugh though.
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Post by davejohnno1 on Apr 19, 2015 11:53:41 GMT
I'd still shank the f*****g thing! If its any consolation, a shank in golf is almost a perfect shot believe it or not. |
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Post by Davef on Apr 19, 2015 12:27:37 GMT
I'd still shank the f*****g thing! If its any consolation, a shank in golf is almost a perfect shot believe it or not. I've heard that said many times. I also saw Paul McGinlay laugh at the suggestion when Justin Rose shanked one at The Masters last week.  |
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Post by march4 on Apr 19, 2015 12:48:18 GMT
I played the one in telford. Pretty fun day although not cheap. Good laugh though. I think that is the closest one, unless someone knows differently. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2015 12:56:06 GMT
How about an Oatcake footgolf day?
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Apr 19, 2015 12:56:08 GMT
Nzonzi would need a hole the size of the grand canyon to get the ball in. |
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