Australian handicapping rules changes from 2 October

From 2 October 2025, your GA Handicap will be recalculated using updated Australian Rules of Handicapping, aligned with changes to the World Handicap System.

These changes are based on millions of rounds of analysis and will deliver fairer, more consistent results, reflective of actual playing conditions.

Four Key Changes

1. Greater equity in daily handicap calculations for women and girls – via a new “Consistency Factor.”
2. A fairer formula for 9-hole rounds to more accurately reflect half of an 18-hole handicap.
3. Adjusted expected scores for holes not played, using statistical modelling.
4. A refined ’Daily Difficulty’ calculation (PCC), back-calculated to 1 January 2023.

Impact on your GA Handicap
Most golfers will see a small change — projected to be less than 0.5 strokes on average. Although some players may see a bigger adjustment based on their unique scoring history.

How to Access Your Updated Handicap
From 2 October, you can view your GA Handicap:

• In the new Official Golf Australia App
• In your personal golfer portal at the new GOLF.com.au website

What you can do before October 2

• Check your golf.org.au account details are up to date.
• If you don’t already have an account and you want to view your handicap history online or use the new app, create an account at golforg.au.
• If you need to change the email address associated with your account, please register for a new account here: golf.org.au/registration

The changes are automatic within the handicap system, so golfers aren’t required to do anything else at this stage. You can read more detail about the changes on the Golf Australia website here: HERE

It has been a common misconception that our service provider, MiClub has been handling this transition, however this is not the case.  Any and all queries regarding this topic should be directed to Golf Australia.  

It is pleasing to note that the Golf Australia Customer Service Centre, which has been expanded to assist with golfer enquiries during the transition. They can be contacted 7 days a week on:

Email: help@golf.com.au
Web: GOLF.com.au
Phone: 03 7037 0400

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