PENINSULA GOLF CLUB..... MOVE TO WAINUI: THE 9 HOLE GOLF DEBATE:

This new page has been added to provide an opportunity to comment on the devious attempt by the PGC Board and management to eliminate the category of 9 Hole Membership for new members coming to Wainui.

This proposal was overwhelmingly voted down by PGC members at a Special General Meeting held on Monday 09.05.2016.

"If golf were invented today, it would be a nine-hole game"

Read this observation from Jerry Tarde, Chairman of Golf Digest;

"Every other recreation, it seems, takes two hours: movies, dinner, cocktail parties, tennis, bowling, going to the gym.

If golf were invented today, it would be a nine-hole game.

By no means are we questioning 18 holes, but our culture dictates shorter blocks of free time. I'd rather squeeze in nine holes than none."

CLICK HERE TO VIEW>>> Renowned sports psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella explains why a nine-hole round has many benefits, some of which go beyond simple time constraints.

Please help to spread the word by supporting any initiative to promote more 9-hole qualifying competitions, for the good of golf.

This is taken from the USGA promotional material;

“As you may know, PLAY9 Day was introduced by the USGA at the 2014 U.S. Open Championships to rally golfers of all skill and interest levels around the 9-hole round as a popular way to inspire more play.

There’s a lot to love about golf.

The PLAY9 movement represents a new and exciting approach to encouraging golf participation that is gaining traction.

In a recent study conducted by Sports & Leisure Group, 60% of golfers perceive the 9-hole round as a great way to introduce non-golfers to the game, while the year over year number of 9-hole rounds posted in June and July increased by 13% from 2013 to 2014.”

And here are nine good reasons, courtesy of USGA, why Clubs should embrace 9-hole qualifying competitions;

1. Nine-hole golf has an impeccable pedigree. The First U.S. Open in 1895 was played on a nine-hole course: Newport (R.I.) Golf Club. Arnold Palmer and Pete Dye, among other golf luminaries, learned the game on nine-hole courses.

2. The majority can’t be wrong. According to the National Golf Foundation (NGF), 90 percent of U.S. golf facilities offer nine-hole rates – and 4,200 nine-hole courses dot the U.S. golf landscape. From coast to coast, playing nine is an easy way to enjoy the game.

3. It’s an excellent way to start the day. Early risers can make the first footprints on a dewy fairway. You can get a round in and still make it to work or school on time.

4. It’s a great way to end the day with others. Grab friends and co-workers for a post-work round to shake off the stress.

5. Because it’s what you have time for. Would you rather play nine frequently or wait until the moon and stars align to play 18? Keep your game fresh by playing nine.

6. It’s a wonderful way to learn the game. An NGF study shows 86 percent of beginners start with nine-hole rounds. You can more comfortably develop your game and learn Rules and etiquette without the stress and time commitment of 18 holes.

7. It’s the best way to support someone who is learning how to play. You already love the game. A study by Sports & Leisure Research Group revealed that 60 percent of golfers believe a nine-hole round is an outstanding way to introduce a non-golfer to the game. Give back to the game and get a friend or family member hooked.

8. You can do it forever. Golf is a game for a lifetime. Playing nine holes is the perfect way to keep players of all ages and abilities engaged in friendly competition.