A Golf Australia statement released late Friday urged all Victorian clubs to close "as soon as practicable" based on Victorian Department of Health and Human Services advice.

The Standard understands Warrnambool, Port Fairy, Terang, Camperdown, Mortlake and Cobden are among the clubs temporarily shutting their doors.

The closures include the cancellation of all competition and social golf.

The Golf Australia statement said it would continue to communicate to clubs and players as information became available.

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"While this is a difficult time for the golf industry and wider society, Golf Australia is committed to working with clubs and facilities across the state to ensure that we return a vibrant, strong industry," it read.

It said the body was lobbying the federal and state governments to ensure course staff were able to keep accessing facilities.

"We will keep you all up to date as to the status of these discussions, although it should be noted that as of now there are no further restrictions on current greenkeeping operations," it

Contact Golf Australia on (03) 9626 5000 or clubsupport@golf.org.au for more information.

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