Help! It’s my first Speedgolf round.

Are you new to Speedgolf and want to put your best foot forward?

When I started out in 2018, it was all I could do to overthink, what clubs to use? How do I hold the clubs? Am I going to survive this run? How do I run the course and still manage to hit the ball? Can I wear trail runners on the golf course? But once I had a few rounds under my belt things started to make sense and since then, there’s been no looking back.

Me, in 2018 just starting out in Speedgolf

First things first. Do you need fancy equipment? The short answer is no. As long as you have a few clubs and shoes you’re comfortable running in you have everything you need.

Now, speaking about Clubs - which ones are the ‘right’ ones to use? This is down to personal preference, how will do you hit your driver? Do you really want the Driver? It’s heavier which can weigh you down while running and on Par 3’s you may overshoot. So do you think you are better off with a Fairway Wood or Hybrid? For me, this came down to a lot of trial and error. And to be honest - I’m still playing around with options.

Currently I’m getting around the course with 4 clubs in tow - 3W, 7I, PW and 56 Degree Wedge.

Hold On! No Putter? How do you navigate the greens without a Putter? Many Speedgolfers have dropped using a Putter, and are comfortable (after lots of practice) to putt with the leading edge of their Sand Wedge, or highest lofted club. But again - this is all down to personal preference. There is no right or wrong way to Speedgolf.

The spike on the run

If you’ve watched any Speedgolf videos you’ll see a multitude of ways to carry the clubs, from handheld, to pencil bags, to a silo, a silo with a spike - even a ‘holster’ attached to a belt. None of these are wrong, again it all comes down to personal preference.

I have tried them all and have settled on a silo with a spike. This method takes a bit of creativity, and a whole lot of glue to keep the spike in place! But what it means is that I can drop the spike just ahead as I approach the ball, take the shot and grab the clubs on the way. Reducing essential seconds in competitive rounds. Because you can’t drop a spike onto the green I’ve added a belt look onto my spike which I can fasten to a hook that I’ve created for my belt. This allows me to hook the spike onto my belt, keeping the clubs out of the way when putting, but close by so I don’t have to backtrack and grab them off the side of the green.

Spike, hooked, loaded and making Putting a breeze

So now you have an idea on Club choices, carrying your clubs and getting around the course - head out and give your first round a try.

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See you on the course.

James