A text exploring golf's place in Australia's sporting and cultural history from an Aboriginal perspective has been released.

Golf Dreaming—An Aboriginal Social, Political, Cultural and Historical Perspective of Golf examines the intersections of Indigenous history and golf, shedding light on stories often overlooked in mainstream sporting narratives.

Echoes of traditional Aboriginal games in modern golf are uncovered in the text, revealing how cultural heritage, social challenges, and historical barriers have helped shape the sport in Australia.

The text is authored by John Maynard, a Worimi Aboriginal man from the Port Stephens region of New South Wales and a Professor of Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Newcastle.

Renowned for his expertise in Indigenous history and sport, Maynard, who has also authored The Aboriginal Soccer Tribe and Socceroos World Cup Odyssey, Volumes 1 and 2, brings his storytelling and scholarly insights to the fairways of Golf Dreaming, offering a publication which deepens understandings of golf beyond the game itself.

Publisher Fair Play Publishing said Golf Dreaming is a captivating text which offers a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on the game's evolution and its significance in Australia.

It is a richly researched and compelling contribution to sports history that challenges conventional understandings of the game, they said.

Mr Maynard is set to appear the Manly Writers' Festival on 30 March at Manly Golf Club, and the Newcastle Writers' Festival on 5 April to launch the book.

Golf Dreaming—An Aboriginal Social, Political, Cultural and Historical Perspective of Golf is now available through Fair Play Publishing and good bookstores in both paperback and e-book formats.