Members will gain an official GA handicap and play at golf courses for a reduced fee rate while playing in events with friends.
The aim of TeeMates is to provide opportunities for children to play golf for a reduced rate in their own time, and in events with their peers. It will also allow children to gain an official GA handicap to help them begin their lifelong golfing journey and build a connection with their local club.
The second phase of the TeeMates offering will include access to play at mini golf facilities, driving ranges and golf simulators across the country.
Prior to the development of TeeMates, Golf Australia commissioned leading research body, the National Golf Foundation to measure golf participation in Australia. The study found that more than 650,000 children across Australia participated in some form of golf in 2021-22, but only…