Golf Australia ispleased to formally recognise 9 Hole golf as a legitimate form of our game. It is intended to complement the more traditional 18 hole form of the game, not replace it. We will always be true to our heritage and our traditions. Through formal endorsement, golf clubs are encouraged to offer officially handicapped 9 hole competitions. 9 hole golf makes sense because at the end of the day, it&aposs your time, it&aposs your choice! 9 hole golf is family friendly which means less time away from loved ones and providing more time to spend on weekends and holidays. 9 hole also complements junior sport and other weekend demands, it provides an easy entry point for beginners and is more accessible for the physically restricted. Plus, a quick 9 at the start or the end of the day allows you to beat the heat in summer! Golf Australia is now pleased to formally recognise 9 hole golf as a legitimate form of our game. It is intended to complement the more traditional 18 hole form of the game, not replace it. We will always be true to our heritage and our traditions. Through our formal endorsement, golf clubs are encouraged to offer officially handicapped 9 hole competitions, check with your club now to see if 9 hole comps are on offer. Golf Australia believes that clubs will benefit greatly from promoting the 9 hole option through an increase in facility use by new and existing players and the added value that members will feel they are obtaining from their subscriptions. Getting Started In Golf Golf is a stimulating challenge combined with a healthy walk in pleasant surroundings that can be played by people of all abilities, ages and backgrounds. It is a great way to meet new friends and is a platform for social interaction between people from all walks of life. It is supported by a well-structured network of clubs and other facilities that enable easy access for people in most locations. Golf has a large network of coaches providing tuition and a wide range of equipment designed for all standards of player. It&aposs a fun game that can also help teach people fundamental values in life such as honesty, integrity, self-respect, confidence, sportsmanship and consideration for others. If you want more information about starting golf, click here. Contact Golf Australia on (03)9626 5050