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hen time is short, but you still want to take some divots, the nine-hole round can be the perfect solution. So far in 2020, nine-hole rounds are up by 15% compared to last year, according to the National Golf Foundation. Core golfers – defined as those who play at least eight rounds a year – reported nearly 33% of their rounds this year have been the nine-hole variety. Nearly half the time (48%) occasional golfers have played this year, it’s been a nine-hole round. The TGA and USGA celebrate the quicker, nine-hole loop with the PLAY9 initiative. To learn more, click here.