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Nine Hole challenge aims at attracting more to golf
New Zealand golf officials believe a shortened form of the game will attract more players to the sport.
The 9 Hole challenge was launched today, a nationally run initiative that officials think will appeal to those with busy lifestyles who still want the benefits that the traditional form of the game provides.
The concept will be launched to all clubs in the country with the challenge incorporating club events, regional qualifiers and a national final.
New Zealand Golf (NZG) chief executive Bill MacGowan said research showed that many wanted to play golf but did not want to play the full 18 holes for a number of reasons.
"People have much busier lifestyles these days, some have physical challenges and there are a number of other reasons why they do not want to play the traditional 18 holes of golf," he said.
"The research showed that many would play more golf and potentially join golf clubs if there was a formal 9 Hole format offered."
