Farmers' golf
for groups
A big ball, a clog on a stick and a meadow full of ditches and bumps. We provide everything, including the site.
The joke lies in the lack of control
In ordinary golf the course rewards technique. In boerengolf (farmers' golf) that has been taken away. The ball is big and light, the clog rarely hits it where you want, and the meadow is bumpy. A good shot therefore rolls the wrong way just as often as a bad one.
That makes it suitable for groups where the differences are big. The sportiest of the lot looks just as helpless as someone who never does anything with a ball and stick, and that produces exactly the kind of gloating that an afternoon like this thrives on.
What is included
Boerengolf needs a meadow, and most groups don't just have one lying around. We make sure a suitable piece of land is ready and that the course has been laid out before you arrive.
- A marked course with holes, spread across the site
- Balls and clog sticks for the whole group
- Explanation of the rules and the scorecard
- Supervision and scoring during the round
The terrain makes the game
A boring flat field makes a boring round. What you want is a meadow with some change in height, a ditch in the way and a few trees to play around. Then every hole becomes a small problem instead of a straight line.
We check in advance which site suits the group size. A group of twenty people needs a different piece of land than a group of eighty, otherwise half of them are left waiting. If you have land of your own, for example at a family farm, we can lay out the course there.
Bear in mind that this is an outdoor activity that can't be moved indoors. If you want something that goes ahead regardless of the weather, take a look at indoor activities.
When it works well
Boerengolf works best when it isn't the only thing happening. A two-hour round followed by a meal or drinks feels complete. Two rounds in a row gets long, because the joke has worn off after an hour or so.
At a family day it's one of the few activities that truly everyone can take part in, from children to grandparents. At companies we mostly see it as part of a longer day, with a team games day or other activities around it.
A compact half-day programme starts at €195.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to be able to play golf?
Quite the opposite. The ball is a lot bigger than a golf ball and the stick has a clog for a head, so technique hardly helps. Someone who has never played golf often does better than someone who has, because a neat golf swing works against you here.
What should we wear on our feet?
Shoes or boots that can cope with a wet meadow. The grass is almost always damp, even after dry weather. Smart shoes or smooth soles aren't a good idea, and white trainers definitely aren't.
How long does a round take?
A round of about eight holes takes around two hours with an average group. With a large group we spread the teams over different starting points, so nobody has to keep waiting at the same hole.
Tell us about your plan
Interested in boerengolf? Just fill in the short form and we'll send a price estimate within one working day.
Boerengolf for your group
Give us the date, the group size and the ages, and we will find a suitable site.