Park Golf Course Overview

Park Golf is inspired by the principles of traditional golf but redesigned to be simple, accessible, and enjoyable for all ages. A typical course includes:

  • Par 3 holes: 50 yards or less

  • Par 4 holes: 100 yards or less

  • Par 5 holes: under 150 yards

Most Park Golf facilities offer either:

  • 9 holes (Par 33), or

  • 18 holes (Par 66)

These courses are significantly shorter than standard golf courses. They are usually built on flat, open park-like areas, making the sport beginner-friendly and enjoyable for casual players.
A 9-hole Par 33 course typically requires 3–9 acres, while an 18-hole Par 66 course may use 5–10 acres.

Park Golf Rules

Park Golf shares many familiar concepts from traditional golf—such as par, bogey, and eagle—but does not follow a single global rulebook. Each country or course may adjust certain rules to fit local conditions.

Objective

Finish the course using the fewest number of strokes. Courses generally consist of 9 or 18 holes.

1. Teeing Off

Each hole begins at a designated tee area.
The ball must be placed within the teeing ground marked for that hole.

2. Playing the Ball

Players must strike the ball from where it lies.
Moving the ball or altering the surrounding environment is not allowed, unless taking relief from immovable obstructions under local rules.

3. Scoring

Each hit counts as one stroke.
The player with the fewest total strokes at the end of the round wins.

4. Out of Bounds (OB)

If the ball goes beyond the boundary or into an out-of-play area:

  • A penalty stroke is added.

  • The shot is replayed from the original position.

5. Obstacles

Trees, bushes, slopes, and water areas may appear on the course.
Players typically must play the ball as it lies or take a penalty according to local rules.

6. Local Rules

 

Since every Park Golf course may adopt its own additional regulations, players are encouraged to review local rules before starting their round.