FootGolf Dress Code & Course Etiquette

FootGolf is typically played on real golf courses, often sharing the same tee times, greenkeeping standards and clubhouse as the golfers around you — so a lot of course etiquette carries straight across from golf, with a few footgolf-specific points added in.

What to Wear

Most clubs hosting footgolf ask for the same standard as golf: smart-casual clothing, no bare torsos, and appropriate footwear. Football boots with moulded or short studs are usually fine and often recommended for grip on wet grass; boots with long metal studs are commonly restricted, the same as on a golf course, to protect the greens.

Pace of Play

Slow play is the single biggest etiquette complaint on any course, footgolf included. Be ready to kick when it's your turn, and wave a faster group through if you're searching for a lost ball or falling behind.

Course Care

Repair any divots you take, especially around the tee and green areas, and take care not to damage the cup or its surround when holing out. Courses that host footgolf are usually shared or adapted golf courses, and looking after the turf is what keeps clubs willing to host the sport.

Quiet, Please

Stay still and quiet while another player is about to kick, just as you would for a golfer mid-swing — a moving body or conversation in someone's eyeline is one of the quickest ways to put them off.

Respect the Group Ahead and Behind

Keep a sensible distance from the group in front, and don't put pressure on by hovering. If you're waiting, use the time to mark scores or plan your next shot rather than crowding the tee.

Get the manners right and you'll be welcome back at any course — which matters more than most new players expect, since a lot of the sport still runs on goodwill between clubs and associations.