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2 person Ambrose Matchplay!
Team up with a mate.
Play one match per month.
Win an all expenses paid trip to Thailand.
Registrations close 26ᵗʰ September
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Valued at $140!
Welcome to Golfies
We started Golfies to combine everything we love about golf: mateship, competition and unforgettable experiences.
The magic of golf goes far beyond the scorecard. It’s getting outside, walking the fairways with your mates, catching up on life and sharing a few beers after the round.
While golf is usually an individual sport, nothing matches the energy of team events. The high fives, banter and camaraderie are what it’s all about.
For us, there’s no better format than 2-person Ambrose match play. The perfect mix of fun, competition and teamwork.
Season 1 was incredible and we’re excited to grow Golfies into Australia’s biggest amateur golf tournament.
How it Works - Your Journey to Thailand
Register Your Team
Team up with a mate and register for Golfies Season 2
Limited to 256 teams per state.
Build Your Team
Choose your 2-player team.
- Men's, Women's or Mixed
- Golf Australia handicap required
- 6 handicap rounds in the last 12 months
- Up to 2 reserve players
Access Your Member Benefits
As a Golfies member you'll enjoy exclusive partner offers, free gifts, retail discounts,
regular prize giveaways and member-only competitions throughout the season.
Tournament Begins
The tournament kicks off on 28 September.
If your team loses in either of the first two rounds, you'll receive a second chance by progressing into the Second Chance Tournament, where you'll still be playing for a major prize.
Schedule & Play your Matches
Each round is played over a 4 to 6 week window, giving both teams plenty of flexibility to arrange a date that suits. The home team selects the course, and the winning team progresses to the next round.
Qualify for the Golfies Championship
Continue winning and you'll progress through the knockout draw until just one team remains in your state.
That team earns its place at the Golfies Championship in Thailand.
An unforgettable six-day golfing experience including:
- ✓ Return flights
- ✓ Luxury accommodation
- ✓ Four rounds of golf
- ✓ Meals and drinks
- ✓ Entertainment
- ✓ Exclusive Golfies experiences
- ✓ And much more...
THE GOLFIES CHAMPIONSHIP
Thailand
All-Expenses Paid.
Return Flights
Both players, fully covered
5-Star Hotel, 6 Days, 5 Nights
Luxury Thai resort accommodation
4 Rounds of Golf
Premier courses across Thailand
All Meals & Drinks
Yes, alcohol included
Beach Clubs, Spa Treatments & More
Nov 27th – Dec 2nd, 2027
$25,000
Hear from our
Season 1 Finalists
Every tournament has a winner.
What makes Golfies different is the journey.
Hear directly from our inaugural finalists as they share what they loved most about the experience.
Months of great golf, unforgettable match play, new friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
“It’s never really about the golf. That’s just an added bonus”
$179
PER PERSON TO ENTER
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THE FORMAT
Built for MATES who love the game.
Golfies isn’t just a golf tournament — it’s an excuse to get out on the course with your best mate, chase a result that actually matters and share moments you’ll talk about for years.
The 2-person Ambrose format is the most fun way to play competitive golf. You lift each other when it counts. You celebrate together when you win. And when you’re 1 down with 2 to play, you find out what your team is really made of.
“The most fun I have ever had on a golf course is playing as a team in match play format. The competitiveness, the high fives and fist bumps, that look to your partner that says we’re still in this when we are 1 down with 2 to play… we describe this feeling as a money can’t buy experience.”
Paul Walvisch, Founder of Golfies
Teams can be men’s, women’s or mixed. All players require an official Golf Australia handicap with at least six submitted rounds in the previous 12 months.
Rules and Eligibility
Age Restriction & Handicap
All players competing in the Golfies Tournament must be 18 years or older.
And have a current GA handicap, with a minimum of 6 rounds registered in the 12 months prior to your first match.
Amateurs Golfers Only
The Golfies tournament is for amateur golfers only. If you have ever had a professional golf status you are ineligible to particpate at any level.
Only 1 teammate below 5 handicap
Each team may include only one player with a handicap of 4.9 or lower at the start of the tournament (28 September). The second player must have a handicap of 5.0 or higher.
If a player’s handicap is 5.0 or higher at the start of the tournament and later drops below 5.0 during the tournament, they remain eligible to continue playing with their original teammate. However, in this situation, they cannot be paired with a reserve player who has a handicap of 4.9 or lower.
Ambrose Match Play
The tournament follows a 2-person Ambrose match play format. In Ambrose, both teammates (Player A & Player B) hit from the tee box. The team then selects the preferred tee shot, and the other player picks up their ball and places it within a club length of the chosen ball. This process continues for each shot until the hole is completed.
8 Tee shots each
Each teammate must use a minimum of 8 tee shots over 18 holes. If the match ends before completing 18 holes, one player may use a maximum of 10 tee shots per round, after which the remaining tee shots must be taken by the other teammate. A breach of this rule results in the loss of the hole.
First ball must be played as it lies
When using Player A's ball, Player A must hit first, playing the ball as it lies without lifting it (unless the golf course has preferred lies). Before hitting, Player A must place a marker near the ball. Player B may then place their ball within a club length of the marker, no closer to the hole and in the same course condition. A breach of this rule results in the loss of the hole.
Play balls from the same course conditions
Both balls must be played from the same course conditions. For example, if the chosen ball is in the rough, the second ball must also be played from the rough, even if a club length takes them back to the fairway. This rule applies to all areas of the course, including fairways, bunkers, and other terrains. A breach of this rule results in the loss of the hole.
Balls can be marked and lifted on the Putting Green
The first ball being played may only be marked, lifted, and cleaned on the putting green. When replacing the ball for the first putt, Player A must place a marker next to it. Player B must then place their ball as close as possible to the original ball’s position. The one club-length rule does not apply on the green. Note: The teammate whose ball you are using MUST still play first. A breach of this rule results in the loss of the hole.
No putting out
Players must not putt out before their teammate has putted. If you putt first and then tap in, your team will register two putts, preventing your teammate from having a chance to one-putt. Always mark your ball to allow your teammate to putt after you.
Handicaps Capped at 26
Players with handicaps over 26 for both men and women are welcome to participate, but for integrity purposes, your handicap will be capped at 26 regardless of if it is higher.
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OPEN IN YOUR CITIES
Playing in Your City
- Melbourne
- Sydney
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Adelaide
- Perth
THE GOLFIES EXPERIENCE
One Tournament. One App. Everything Connected.
Every player uses the Golfies App to manage their entire tournament journey. From the draw and live scoring through to exclusive member benefits, everything is in one place.
Scorecard
Track every hole and every shot.
Tournament
Follow the draw and your path to the final.
Dashboard
Your matches, deadlines and details in one place.
Live Scoring
Score in real-time and see match status live.
Member Benefits
Exclusive offers from leading golf brands.
Tournament Schedule 2026/27
Main Comp Draw 2026-27
Winners from the main draw win an all-expenses paid golf trip of a lifetime to Thailand.
| Round 1 | Sept 28 – Nov 8 | 6 weeks |
| Round 2 | Nov 9 – Dec 6 | 4 weeks |
| Round 3 | Dec 7 – Jan 10 | 5 weeks |
| Round 4 | Jan 11 – Feb 7 | 4 weeks |
| Round 5 | Feb 8 – Mar 7 | 4 weeks |
| Round 6 | Mar 8 – Apr 11 | 5 weeks |
| Round 7 | Apr 12 – May 9 | 4 weeks |
| Round 8 | May 10 – Jun 6 | 4 weeks |
2nd Chance Draw 2026-27
Golf Trip of a lifetime in Thailand
November 27th – December 2nd 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone play the Golfies tournament?
To play the Golfies tournament, each team member must have a current golf handicap with Golf Australia. Maximum handicap is 26. If your handicap is above 26, you can still play, but for integrity purposes you will be allocated a 26 handicap.
You will need to have registered a minimum of 6 rounds in the last 12 months.
You should also be located within 150km of the major cities the tournaments are running: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth.
If you are outside 150km of the city, please contact us to check if you are eligible to enter.
Which Cities are the Golfies Tournaments Running?
The Golfies tournaments will be operating in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane/Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth. Spots are limited so get in quick!
If you live outside 150km from these cities, please contact us before registering for the tournament.
Where will my opponents be located?
You will be matched with opponents that are closest to your local area first (Your team location is set by the golf club you nominate during registration). Maximum distance will be 150km from the city.
Which courses do we play at?
The “Home” team gets to decide which course the match is played at. The Golfies app will use an algorithm to select the home and away teams fairly. You do not need to play on your home course if you don’t want to or are unable to schedule the match there.
Do we have to pay green fees?
Yes, if you are not a member at the golf club, you will need to pay green fees as usual.
Each player will pay their own green fees.
How do we keep score?
Both team captains will use the Golfies App for scoring after each hole.
You will enter the total score and which teammate’s ball was used for the tee shot for both teams.
This will ensure your scores and tee shots match and it will alert you if there is a discrepancy. (the app will adjust the nett score automatically using the handicaps and display the match score and how many tee shots each player has used to keep track.)
What is included in the Thailand golf trip for the winners?
The Golf trip of a lifetime will ensure players receive the royal treatment from the time they step off the plane. Including:
* Flights
* Luxury airport transfers
* 5-Star accommodation
* 4 rounds of golf on some of the best golf courses in Thailand
* Amazing prizes
* All meals with drinks (including alcohol)
* Entertainment and activities
* The experience of a lifetime
Valued at $25,000 per team!
What is the prize for the 2nd Chance Tournament?
How is my teams handicap calculated?
Your teams’ handicap will be calculated on the Golfies scoring app using your daily handicaps from Golf Australia.
You will be required to enter the tess which will populate the par, slope and scratch rating for the course.
The formula used to calculate your Daily Handicap is:
(GA Handicap x (Slope Rating÷ 113) + (Scratch Rating – Par)) x 0.93.
Once the app has calculated your individual daily handicaps, your team handicap is calculated by adding the sum of your daily handicaps and dividing by 4 (rounded to the nearest whole number). Eg 10 handicap and 18 handicap. Team handicap will be 10 + 18 = 28 divided by 4 = 7 handicap for your team.
For the match handicaps, the team with the lowest handicap will go back to zero and their opponents will be deducted the same amount.
eg
Team A has a handicap of 4.
Team B has a handicap of 10.
Team A will go to 0 (4-4).
Team B will go to 6 (10-4).
Team B will have 6 shots on the first 6 indexed match play holes (the Golfies app will calculate this for you).
Dont worry if this is confusing, the app will do all the calculations for you.
Can we form a team using 2 low handicap players?
Teams can only have 1 player under handicap of 5 (4.9 or below). The other player must be over 5 handicap at the start of the tournament. Teams may have another reserve player under 5 handicap but the 2 players under 5 handicap may not play together at any time.
If both teammates’ handicaps fall below 5 following registration and prior to the tournament starting, and you are unable to participate or do not want to use a reserve player, you may request a full refund.
What if my partner is unavailable to play?
Two reserve players can be nominated to support your team throughout the tournament.
You can use either of your reserve players and they can change as long as they have not been used throughout the season.
You will need to add them to your profile with their Golf ID at least 24 hours prior to your match.
Which tees do we play from?
You can play from whichever tees you all agree on (All men must play from the same tees). Women can play from the forward tees if they wish. Use the Golfies app to select your tees which will adjust yourt handicaps accordingly.
Some Golf Clubs do not have the slope rating for women on the back tees or men on the forward tess so they are not able to be played, but if you can select the tee in the Golfies app you will be able to play that tee box.
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