What is Park Golf?

Park Golf was invented in 1983 in Japan and combines elements of regular golf, mini golf, and croquet. Today, there are over 2,000 courses across Japan and Korea with millions playing each year.

How It’s Played

• The Course: Fairways are shorter, and 9 holes can’t total more than 500 yards.

• The Club & Ball: Players use one club with the shaft of a putter and the head of a driver (with no loft). The ball is the size of a cue ball but lighter, and the cup is 8″ wide instead of golf’s 4″.

• The Game: Two people can easily play 9 holes in less than an hour.
  
  

Why Park Golf?

• Affordable and fun for all ages

• Low physical strain and simple rules

• Promotes harmony with other players and respect for nature

• Perfect for families, seniors, and newcomers to golf

The Future of Golf
From public parks where everyone can try the game to professional tours overseas, Park Golf is the new age of golf 

— often called “The Pickleball of Golf.”

Save Time, Save Money, Play More

One of the biggest advantages of Park Golf is how much time and money you save compared to traditional golf—without losing the fun and challenge of the game.

Time Savings

• A full 18 holes takes about 2 hours (compared to 4–5 hours for golf).

• A quick 9 holes can be finished in just 1 hour.

• Simple setup: one club, one ball—no waiting, no searching through bags of equipment.

Money Savings

• No need for expensive sets of clubs—Park Golf requires just one club.

• Lower greens fees and more accessible locations (community parks, smaller courses).

• Affordable for the whole family, making it easy to play regularly.

With Park Golf, you get the exercise, fresh air, and mental wellness benefits of golf—but in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost.

👉 Try Park Golf today and discover why it’s the “Pickleball of Golf.”

Resources

International Park Golf Association of America

Nippon Park Golf Association