Former Luton Town, Hartshill Strollers and Moulton Masters walking footballer Paul Haynes has retained his English Open over 65’s footgolf title, after winning the competition for the second year in a row. The Footgolf Association of England Open was held at Ashbury Golf Centre, Okehampton Devon as part of the Federation of International Footgolf Masters major event held on the 21st to 24th August 2025.
Paul Haynes said “I’m delighted to retain my trophy, and it was a privilege to play on world class courses amongst world class players. I have two fantastic competition memories – outscoring the over 55s Spanish, Slovakian and English International players on the final hole of the Oakland course, with the commentator complimenting me on my two-footed approach shots. The other highlight was and the score of former over 55s national champion Paul Downey over my final 9 holes”
The win moves Paul up to 2nd in the FGAoE over 65 England rankings behind England number 1 George Anderson.
English Open Footgolf Champion
Paul Haynes trains at Stockwood Park, Luton & Brampton Heath, Northants where he also coaches footgolf. “We are delighted for Paul, and we are hopeful that his continued success will inspire others to play competitively and that new people of all ages will try footgolf for the first time” said Mark Sibley Golf Professional at Stockwood Park Golf Centre.
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The FIFG / FGAoE Masters English Open attracted 300 footgolfers from 36 counties and was live streamed. This has created interest from TV companies considering broadcasting the Masters in 2026. The Federation of International Footgolfs aim is for footgolf to become an Olympic sport and is currently planning for the 2026 Mexico World Cup where 68 countries are expected to be represented. It is estimated that over a million players now play footgolf each week worldwide.
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