About
The State Body for Amateur Golf in Western Australia
GolfWA is the State Body for Amateur Golf in Western Australia providing opportunities for everyone to play, watch and learn the game of golf, at all levels.
What does GolfWA do?
GolfWA’s core strategy is to grow the game of golf throughout the state from grassroots up. Providing support for everyone to play and learn the game of golf at all levels. We aim to grow the game of golf through equitable and inclusive practices for people of all ages. We work in conjunction with Golf Australia to increase the popularity of golf in WA.
Benefits to Clubs affiliated by GolfWA
There are considerable benefits to clubs, and thus to their members, of affiliating with GolfWA as a result of the services the body provides including
- Having an official Australian handicap which enables a player to play at any affiliated golf club in Australia (pending entry conditions) and events conducted by GolfWA
- Providing each playing member of a club with Personal Liability Insurance cover to $20m and Professional Indemnity Insurance up to $5m
- Golf Rules, Handicapping, Amateur Status and Competition advice from GolfWA
- Advice to clubs on funding opportunities that arise from government agencies such as DSR, Local Councils, Regional schemes
- Clubs have the ability to purchase stationery and other requirements from Officeworks due to a special on-line pricing structure arranged with GolfWA
- Provision of Rules Accreditation Courses
- Course Rating Services
- Conduct of a range of game development programs throughout the state, both at public and private golfing facilities, and in schools, with the ultimate aim of driving new members to affiliated clubs, including:
- MYGolf in schools
- Clinics for junior girls
- Beginner clinics for women
- Community Coaching Courses
- The Club has a “voice” through attendance at Delegates Meetings
Learn more about becoming an affiliate
