Ignoring the varying levels of craic and banter that come with a birthday party/sports team/stag/corporate day out up at footee or just shooting the breeze with a few mates on a Monday afternoon, there are a number of other important and key benefits of playing Footgolf that get overlooked as the growth and popularity of the game continues apace in Ireland.
1. Health & Exercise
Playing footgolf gets people outdoors and gets people active. It raises energy levels by oxygenating the blood, clearing the head, boosting metabolism and getting the heart pumping. The relatively low fitness level requirements to play is another opportunity to tackle the inactivity of young kids, teenagers, students and indeed older people, as a couple of hours on the steep inclines of the footee course is sure to get the body working hard and increase the fitness levels as the physicality kicks in. An adult would probably burn close to 1500 calories playing a round of footee.
2. Skill Levels
In a game of football, players are accustomed to hitting or passing an already moving ball. In Footgolf, the player is required to strike a stationary ball with every kick which is not easy. What it does develop though is the players ability to connect with a ball fully and “true” in the same way Bale, CR7 or Beckham have all demonstrated from set pieces throughout their careers. It also encourages players to try a different variety of shots, with the outside of the boot or hitting across a football. It helps players no end to improve the direction and judge the pace of a shot or a pass.
3. Inclusivity
Footgolf is an all-inclusive game; it is not limited to who can play so boys and girls, young and old and of varying disabilities can together, enjoy the benefits and fun that a round of footee provides. We’ve had kids from as young as 5 and grandparents as old as 80 get their kicks at footee, with the added bonus of the stunning views of the Dublin Mountains, Dublin City and Bohernabreena Reservoir that the old Dublin City Golf Club provides.
