Speedgolf is a faster, fitness-oriented version of the traditional game. Players attempts to produce the lowest score when combining (a) the total number of golf strokes & (b) total elapsed time from start to finish. In Speedgolf, 1 minute equates to 1 stroke. In competition, the player with the lowest combined score wins.

The pace of play in Speedgolf is about 3-4 times faster than traditional golf. Players with modest aerobic fitness can complete nine holes in 35 to 40 minutes, or eighteen holes in 90 minutes or less.

Speedgolfers typically play with 4 to 6 clubs – carried by hand or in a lightweight bag; wear running shoes, moisture wicking athletic apparel, and rain gloves to manage the moisture from sweat or dew