From traditional courses to driving ranges, simulators, and minigolf, this marks a 9% year-on-year rise, solidifying golf ’s place as one of the nation’s most loved and accessible sports, with a remarkable 19 percent of adult Australians hitting a golf ball in 2023-24.
Golf club membership has also soared, growing by 5.6% to reach 459,143 members in 2023-24—an impressive 19% growth over the past five years. Junior participation has been a standout success, with junior membership skyrocketing by 33.4%, driven by a 37.3% increase among boys and a 13.8% increase among girls, reflecting the sport’s growing appeal to younger generations.
Women’s and girls’ participation continues its steady climb, with a 3.2% rise in membership, supported by initiatives like the R&A Women in Golf Charter and the Australian Golf Foundation’s Junior…