Club News
On 17th September 2025

Golf Australia – GOLF CONNECT

The latest updates will be posted here as new information becomes available.

Update: 2nd October 2025

The Golf Australia Connect platform is now up and running (note: handicapping is still unavailable).  

What to do now

  1. Set up your Golf ID account

Visit golf.com.au/sign-up   

    • Enter your Golf ID (your old GOLF Link number) 
    • Verify your email & check your details
    • Create a password and confirm your profile to activate your account 
  1. Download the Golf Australia Official App

Search for Golf Australia Official App in your app store (iOS and Android supported) 

  1. Explore the new digital experience

Take time to log in, view your handicap record, test the features, and get comfortable using both the website and app. 

What’s new — GOLF.com.au website & app highlights  

  • Your personal golfer portal – log in to view your GA Handicap, track your scoring history, follow friends, and monitor your progress over time.  
  • Explore golf experiences near you– from public courses and driving ranges to mini golf, indoor golf, national participation programs, and your nearest PGA Professional for lessons and expert advice.  
  • Follow the game at every level – enjoy full coverage of the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, WPGA Tour of Australasia, plus amateur championships and pennant competitions nationwide.  
  • Master the rules – everything you need to know about learning and applying the rules of golf.  
  • Stay informed and inspired – news, tips, and content to improve your game, follow your favo rite Australian golfers, and learn how to get into golf.  

Update: 24th September 2025

Competition & Handicap Updates – Transition to Golf Australia CONNECT

  • From 29 September, competition results will no longer be sent to GolfLink. Player handicaps will be frozen from 28 September.
  • On Wednesday 1 October, scoring for competition golf will be conducted manually using scorecards. We apologise for the inconvenience; results may be delayed due to processing times.
  • MiScore functionality and prize posting procedures remain unchanged, except for competitions held on 1 October.
  • Please note: competitions played during the transition period cannot be retrospectively handicapped once the move to Golf Australia CONNECT is complete.

 

Update: 17th September 2025

From 2 October 2025, when Golf Australia’s new digital platform goes live, your GA Handicap will be calculated using updated Australian Rules of Handicapping in line with the World Handicap System. These updates will make handicaps fairer, more consistent, and more reflective of actual playing conditions.

The four key changes are:

  1. A new “Consistency Factor” for Daily Handicap calculations, supporting fairer competition and equity for female players.
  2. A revised formula for 9-hole rounds, making shorter formats more accurate.
  3. Adjusted expected scores for holes not played, using statistical modelling.
  4. A refined ’Daily Difficulty’ calculation (PCC), back-calculated to 1 January 2023.

Most golfers will see a small change to their GA Handicap on 2 October, projected to be less than 0.5 strokes on average, although some players may see a bigger adjustment based on their unique scoring history. The system applies the changes automatically, so golfers don’t need to do anything.