The game and equipment of Japanese Park golf

A hybrid golf game similar to regular golf (Drive, Chip, and Putt) was invented in 1983 in Japan. Park Golf is designed for a small footprint course (park size) and is a game played with similar rules of golf. Enjoyed in Japan and Korea by over1+ million players on over 2,020 + courses worldwide. Popular manufacturers like Callaway, Mizuno, and Honma make clubs for the sport.

Very easy to learn and enjoy without the frustration of beginner golf. Design a course  wherever land is available. No manicured greens or a bag filled with expensive clubs required.  All that is needed is a fairly smooth grassy site,  artificial turf, heavy soil, or packed sand will work.

 Another good option is to tee off at about the red yardage marker (100yds.) on a regular golf course or design your own course. Ideal locations include parks. playgrounds, schools, churches, resorts, campgrounds, or even your own backyard.

Clubs & Equipment 

The only equipment needed..... 1 ball, 1 club, and 1  fixed cup (8") or a portable cup and you are ready to play. The ball is approximately 2 1/4 inches (billard ball size) in diameter and is made of a smooth  hard  resin material. The club is similar in size and shape of a wood fairway driver with no loft and carbon fiber face. 

Course Details

A complete 9 holes can be played in about an hour which allows players to get exercise and have fun without spending half their day playing one game. The course can have more or less holes depending on the  available space and  your site location.  Holes range from 25 yards to the maximum length of 101 yards (303 feet); so design a simple par 3, par 4, or a difficult par 5. Add some hazards, hide the hole, change the out of bounds, add some dog legs and you are ready to play.

Skill Level

Grass / Park golf is enjoyed by any age or skill level. The rules are similar to golf and simple and easy to learn. Strength or sports ability is not required to master the game. The most important thing is to get some walking, get some exercise and enjoy the game. It's as easy as croquet, with all the excitement and challenges of regular golf. Similar terminology is used such as par, birdie, eagle, etc. and the person with the fewest amount of strokes is the winner.