Play Golf

Golf is a stimulating challenge combined with a healthy walk in pleasant surroundings that can be played by people of all abilities and ages.

It is a great way to meet new friends and is a platform for social interaction between people from all walks of life. You can just turn up to a course and meet and play with anybody.

It is supported by a well structured network of clubs and other facilities enabling easy access for people in most locations - golfing holidays are very popular tourism ventures.

Golf has a large network of coaches providing tuition and a wide range of equipment designed for all standards of player.

It's 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.

The R&A's Guidance on Running a Competition publication

A must for all Committees in charge of running competitions, this R&A publication covers everything from the setting of Conditions of Competition, Local Rules and Pace of Play.

Download from the R&A's website by clicking here (note - this is a large file) 

Various Golf Competitions and How They are Played

There are a number of formats in which golf is played. The various formats provide different challenges, cater to different abilities and allow the game to be played in teams.

Click here view Golf Australia's information on how various golf competitions are played.