Ka‘anapali sets up FootGolf

Ka‘anapali golf courses are offering FootGolf, a beginner-friendly form of the game played with a soccer ball. Nine- and 18-hole rounds are available after 4 p.m.

Cost is $15 to walk and an additional $15 to ride a shared golf cart. Players can bring their own soccer balls or rent one for $5 per round. Ka‘anapali was one of several Billy Casper Golf-managed courses across the country to launch the program in 2015.

“We love to be able to offer our guests the FootGolf experience at Ka‘anapali – this sport has quickly become a new way for families and non-golfers to experience the golf facility. …,” PGA Director of Golf Sutee Nitakorn said in a press release. “FootGolf is a fun team-building activity and we’ve seen some really unique events here at Ka‘anapali as a result.” In FootGolf, each hole is assigned a “par” and players kick the ball from tee to “green” until they make it in the 21-inch cup. Holes are cut into the rough to protect conditions of fairways and greens.

The American FootGolf League provides a rulebook for players to follow.