The FootGolf Cup of the Nations is a multicultural tournament that welcomes players from all countries, cultures, and backgrounds to represent themselves along with their countries and organizations, sport or social clubs, companies, businesses, etc.
It is an open tournament. Comparable to golf’s U.S. Open or British Open, played on courses certified by the American FootGolf League and under the rules and guidelines of the Federation for International FootGolf. The FootGolf Cup of the Nations is coming to Haggin Oaks on August 14 – 16, 2015.
COURSE
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
3645 Fulton Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
PLAYERS
The tournament is open to all FootGolfers. Divisions, classes or flights may be established within the competition. Each player will be required to pay the posted entry fee in advance in order to be entered in the competition. Entries may be accepted up to the start of play based on availability. Players are required to wear appropriate attire at all times and bring their own ball.
Click HERE to register as a player in the FootGolf Cup of the Nations.
PLAYER BENEFITS
Each player will receive the following:
- Tournament Entry
- Golf cart use (shared)
- Player gift package
- Player Credential
- Invitation for (player) Opening Night Party
- Invitation for (player) to the Awards Party
- Lunch and Hospitality Area after play (player)
- Awards and Prizes
- Preferred rate at Host Hotel
PRACTICE
Practice on the tournament course will be allowed on Day 1 (limited). Players may sign up for starting times at Registration. No practice of any kind is allowed on course during Day 2 and Day 3.
COMPETITION
The competition shall include 2 rounds of play. Each player will be paired into a group by the Tournament Committee on the first day and by scoring on the second day. Each group shall consist of up to 4 players. Format of Play: Stroke Play. Players will be grouped together in foursomes but will play as individuals. No pairing request will be offered as there is a cash purse for the top scores. A multi category competition will be conducted. Caddies are not permitted.
PRIZES AND AWARDS
Tournament will offer a cash purse of US $17,500 as well as other trophies and awards.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Day 1 – August 14, 2015
- Player Registration 2:00 pm
- Practice Rounds 3:00 pm
- Opening Night Party 7:00 pm
Day 2 – August 15, 2015
- First Round of Competition
- Kick Off 10:00 am
- Lunch and Hospitality area open 12:30 pm
- Announcement of Leaders 1:30 pm
- Evening: Open
Day 3 – August 16, 2015
- Final Round of Competitions
- Kick Off 10:00 am
- Lunch and Hospitality area open 12:30 pm
- Scoring
- Awards Ceremony Immediately Following
- Closing Ceremonies 2:00 pm
** All Times are approximate and may vary depending on pace of play, weather and scoring time.
SPECTATORS
Spectators will be permitted on course to observe the competition. There is no charge for admission at this point. Spectators are not permitted to ride in golf carts at any time and are not allowed to communicate with players on the course. Food & Beverage will be available for purchase at the facility. Spectators are invited to participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies at an extra charge.
Click HERE to download your FREE ticket to the FootGolf Cup of the Nations at Haggin Oaks.
IMPORTANT
The US Pro-Am FootGolf Tour 2015 will be open to any US player with valid registration and to players from countries where the Federation for International FootGolf has no member representative. In this case, players will represent themselves, not a country.
As an active member of the Federation for International FootGolf (FIFG), the American FootGolf League will require all players from countries where the FIFG is present, to be affiliated with their FIFG Member in order to represent and participate for that country.
