Seaview Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort in Galloway, N.J., became the first resort in the U.S. to adopt the QOLF Game, one of South Africa’s most popular leisure activities.
A cross between golf and croquet, QOLF is a family-fun chipping game that can be played by anyone, regardless of their playing ability, either as a leisure activity or to hone their short game skills. In fact, Seaview, which boasts 36-holes of championship golf, has created two 6-hole QOLF courses on property for use by resort guests, including families, group meetings and conferences.
Developed in South Africa, where its popularity is paramount, QOLF has evolved into a widely accepted leisure activity for golfers and non-golfers alike. QOLF features color-coded (orange, red and blue) frames that have an arch and a hole. The objective of the game is to hit a specially designed, limited flight, QOLFball through each of the frame arches with a minimum amount of strokes, based on the frames Par value. Players can earn bonus points by hitting the ball through the upper frame hole. The game is ideal for families or beginner golfers who may not want to venture out onto the championship courses, QOLF provides a test of accuracy, touch and skill, and is an ideal tool for short game training as players can hone their chipping skills and hand-eye coordination.
The new QOLF Courses at Seaview, which are part of the Resort’s overall Family Golf Program, feature two 6-hole layouts with shots ranging from 7 to 20 yards each. Seaview offers QOLF at no charge to its guests, providing players with pitching wedges, QOLFballs and special QOLF scorecards at the Golf Shop. Players can choose either of the QOLF course layouts, playing individually or in small group tournament formats, during daylight hours and in an unlimited play capacity. As part of its corporate QOLF program, Seaview meeting planners will provide an entire cocktail reception theme for groups of all sizes.
“QOLF is a perfect complement to our championship golf program, especially for families, juniors and non-golfers,” says Steve Schaller, director of golf at Seaview Resort & Spa. “Golf is very popular, but not everyone is ready to venture out for a championship golf experience. That’s what makes QOLF so great, as it is a fun alternative to the links that anyone can play.”
Today in South Africa, as an alternative to both traditional golf courses and short game courses, QOLF Course development has become a rapidly growing golf business. In addition to leisure use, QOLF Course facilities have become popular for corporate entertainment.
For more information about Seaview Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort, log onto www.seaviewmarriott.com. For more information about QOLF, log on to www.qolf.com.