The updates taking effect from October 2, enabled by Golf Australia’s new digital platform and advanced scoring technology, will deliver fairer, more consistent and globally aligned handicaps for all Australian golfers.
Everything you need to know about Golf Australia’s new digital handicapping, golfer and club management system that’s replacing GolfLink from October 2.
We asked Golf Australia’s general manager of clubs, facilities and places to play, Damien de Bohun, to answer a selection of the best questions submitted by readers
After the decision to play the men’s and women’s Australian Opens as standalone events in a bid to elevate both championships, the Australian All Abilities Championship will similarly evolve into a fully independent national championship from 2026.
A joint initiative by the PGA of Australia and Golf Australia, GOLF.com.au brings together seven legacy websites including golf.org.au, pga.org.au and wpga.org.au, into a centralised, modern and mobile-friendly platform, delivering a unified digital experience for the first time in the sport’s history.
From Thursday, October 2, the new system, powered by the enhanced Golf Australia CONNECT system, will go live for more than 1,900 clubs and facilities nationwide.
Hamish Farquharson and Chase Oberle have been announced as this year’s Cameron Smith Scholarship winners, and will soon travel to the United States to spend time with the 2022 Open Champion.
Golf Australia’s junior participation program is entering an exciting new phase: MyGolf powered by Ripper GC. Participants will now be known as “Little Rippers”, reflecting the spirit and energy of the partnership.
New LIV Golf chief executive Scott O’Neil on his plans to work closely with Golf Australia, investing in the women’s game and how he’s handling the pressure of stepping into Greg Norman’s shoes.
Lucas Herbert and Cameron Smith have applauded the decision to return the men’s and women’s Australian Opens to their own individual events and the duo want it back in Melbourne for another attempt at Sandbelt glory.
Commonwealth Golf Club gets a chance to show off its much-trumpeted restoration, Cranbourne Golf Club goes on display in its final year of operation at the current site, and the best amateurs in Australia and from across the world have congregated as the adidas Australian Amateur begins today.