Footgolf getting growing attention as novel sport in Japan

Footgolf getting growing attention as novel sport in Japan

Photo taken Dec. 9, 2015 shows a man kicking a soccer ball from a bunker toward a 50-centimeter "cup" at Kento's Golf Club in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, a specialized course for footgolf. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

  • Product Code
  • ILEA000050562
  • Registered date
  • 2016/1/20 09:21:13
  • Credit
  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • Media size
  • 2806 × 3732 pixel
  • Resolution
  • 240 dpi
  • Deployment size
  • 1.34(MB)*
  • Special instruction

*File size when opened in Photoshop, etc.

Similar Images & Videos
    Golf: Hataoka at CP Women's Open

    Golf: Hataoka at CP Women's Open

    Japan's Nasa Hataoka makes a bunker shot on the first hole during the second round of the CP Women's Open at Wascana Country Club in Regina, Canada, on Aug. 24, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
      CORRECTED: Japan's Matsuyama

      CORRECTED: Japan's Matsuyama

      Hideki Matsuyama of Japan tees off during the third round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas on Dec. 2, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
        Golf: Matsuyama 5th at Hero World Challenge

        Golf: Matsuyama 5th at Hero World Challenge

        Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hands his caddy a putter in the final round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas on Dec. 3, 2017. Matsuyama placed fifth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
          Golf: Matsuyama 5th at Hero World Challenge

          Golf: Matsuyama 5th at Hero World Challenge

          Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a trap on the 17th hole during the final round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas on Dec. 3, 2017. Matsuyama placed fifth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
            Golf: Matsuyama tied for 50th at HSBC Champions

            Golf: Matsuyama tied for 50th at HSBC Champions

            Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits a shot out of a bunker on the sixth hole during the final round of the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Oct. 29, 2017. Matsuyama finished in a tie for 50th. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
              Golf: Ozaki shoots his age with 70

              Golf: Ozaki shoots his age with 70

              Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki reacts after shooting his age in the second round of the Honma Tourworld Cup, a regular Japanese professional golf tour event, at Kyowa Country Club in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Oct. 6, 2017. The 70-year-old Ozaki shot a 1-under-par 70. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
                Golf: Hataoka leads Japan Women's Open by 2 strokes

                Golf: Hataoka leads Japan Women's Open by 2 strokes

                Nasa Hataoka pumps her fist after making a birdie on the 17th hole during the third round of the Japan Women's Open at Abiko Golf Club in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture, on Sept. 30, 2017. Hataoka will take a two-shot lead into the final round in her bid to win the major tournament for the second consecutive year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
                  Golf: Matsuyama on 2nd day of Presidents Cup

                  Golf: Matsuyama on 2nd day of Presidents Cup

                  The international team's Hideki Matsuyama tees off on the ninth hole as he teamed up with Adam Hadwin against Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth of the United States in their four-ball match of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City, New Jersey, on Sept. 29, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
                    Golf: Matsuyama off to slow start at BMW Championship

                    Golf: Matsuyama off to slow start at BMW Championship

                    Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a bunker shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Illinois, on Sept. 14, 2017. Matsuyama shot a 1-over 72 to sit in a tie for 56th place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
                      Golf: First round canceled, Evian C'ship cut to 54 holes

                      Golf: First round canceled, Evian C'ship cut to 54 holes

                      Ai Miyazato of Japan hits a bunker shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Sept. 14, 2017. The round was later canceled due to severe weather, reducing the tournament to 54 holes, the last event of her career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo