The foursome of chirpy college students warmed up in the River Ridge course tee box, focusing on loosening their legs before taking their first shot on a par-four hole. 

Cody Seybold ran toward his ball, almost "Happy Gilmore" style. 

Then there was that unmistakable "thump" and a well-struck soccer ball arced toward the first green and its 21-inch diameter hole. 

Welcome to the wonderful world of FootGolf, a soccer-golf hybrid played on more than 257 courses in the United States, according to the FootGolf League. 

How FootGolf got started 

"It's the same structure as golf, except you are playing with your feet," said player Connor Bush, wearing soccer cleats and baggy shorts. 

"You still have to include strategy. What kind of green are you playing on? Are you going to drive? Are you going to chip?" he said. 

Because soccer balls don't travel as far as golf balls, the FootGolf holes are shorter, averaging 157 yards on the Oxnard, California, course. 

While the weekday, 18-hole green fee for traditional golf at River Ridge is $38, the fee for its ball-booting cousin is much less. 

The FootGolf green fee at River Ridge is $10 for adults and $5 for children. A soccer ball runs between $15 and $30, and no tees or gloves are needed. 

"It's really not expensive -- great when you are on the college budget," FootGolfer Lloyd Mueller said while juggling his soccer ball between shots. 

"It's a great way to spend 2½ hours with your friends." 

At River Ridge, the FootGolf holes run perpendicular to and weave between regular golf holes, so both traditional and FootGolfers play at the same time. 

Answer the following questions:
1. What sport was played?
2. Were they in high school?
3. How many courses are there?
4. How is it different than golf?
5. Are the holes longer than golf?
6. How much does it cost for regular golf?
7. Where is the course?
8. What is it called?
9. How much does it cost for a kid to play?
10. And for adults?
11. How long does it take?
12. Do they take turns with regular golfers?
13. What is the name of one of the players?
14. And another?
15. And one more?
16. What kind of shoes do they wear?
17. How big is the hole?
18. Why are the holes shorter than regular golf?

Numbered answers:
1. FootGolf
2. No
3. more than 257
4. you play with your feet
5. No
6. $38
7. Oxnard, California
8. River Ridge
9. Five
10. $10
11. 2½ hours
12. No
13. Lloyd Mueller
14. Cody Seybold
15. Connor Bush
16. soccer cleats
17. 21-inch diameter
18. Because soccer balls don't travel as far as golf balls