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Write for Golfer9

Share your expertise with the people building the game.

Golfer9 publishes practical, original thinking from operators, owners and specialists. If you have insight worth sharing, we want to read your pitch.

Pitch your ideaRead the editorial policy
Why contribute

What you gain by publishing with us

A named byline

Your piece runs with your name, role and bio on a permanent author page.

A desk edit

Every piece is edited to house style: clear, factual and readable.

The right room

Your thinking lands in front of operators, sponsors and buyers, not a general crowd.

Is this you?

Who can contribute

We welcome pitches from anyone with real insight into the business of golf, including:

Club and venue operatorsOwners and investorsGreenkeepers and agronomistsPro shop and retail leadsEvent and sponsorship producersIndoor and simulator operatorsCoaches who run businessesAnalysts and researchers
What we publish

Six ways to tell your story

Choose the format that fits your idea, each with a suggested length.

900 to 1,400 words

Expert analysis

A close look at one commercial trend, with numbers and a view.

800 to 1,200 words

Case study

A real venue change: the problem, the fix, the measurable outcome.

900 to 1,500 words

How-to guide

Step-by-step operating advice a venue can act on this month.

700 to 1,000 words

Opinion

A pointed, defensible argument on one live industry question.

1,000 to 1,400 words

Interview feature

A Q&A with an industry leader, pitched with access confirmed.

1,000 to 1,600 words

Research and data

Original numbers, surveys or analysis of industry data, sourced.

Topics

What we cover

Club and venue operationsCorporate golf and eventsProperty and transactionsGear and pro shop retailIndoor and simulatorsDestinations and travelPeople and hiringTechnology and dataIndia and emerging markets
How it works

From pitch to live in four steps

01

Pitch

Send a short proposal below. We reply within a week.

02

Draft

On acceptance, submit your draft for a desk read.

03

Edit

We edit for clarity and style, with your approval on the final version.

04

Publish

Your piece goes live with your byline, bio and author page.

Pitch us

Apply to become a contributor.

Send your idea and the desk will respond within a week.

  • Your proposed title and angle
  • A two or three paragraph summary of the piece
  • The key points or numbers you will cover
  • Your credentials: why you are the one to write it
  • Target word count and when you could deliver

Full standards are in the editorial policy. Money-sensitive pieces carry a named reviewer before publication.

Submit your pitch







    Put your proposed title in the message so the desk can route it fast.

    Questions

    Contributor FAQs

    How long should my article be?

    Between 700 and 1,600 words depending on format. Each format above carries a suggested range.

    Do I keep the rights to my work?

    You keep your expertise and can reference the piece anywhere. Golfer9 holds publication rights to the edited article, per the terms of use.

    Will you edit my piece?

    Yes. Every piece gets a desk edit for clarity, style and accuracy, and you approve the final version before it runs.

    How long until it is published?

    Pitches get a reply within a week. Accepted drafts are typically reviewed within seven to ten days, then scheduled.

    Is it paid?

    Contributions are unpaid unless agreed in writing beforehand. Most contributors write for the byline, the audience and the author page.

    Have an idea worth sharing?

    Join the people shaping how the golf business talks to itself.

    Pitch your ideaRead the editorial policy