NEW GOLF AUSTRALIA CONNECT
Posted on: 25 September
Golf Australia is undertaking a major digital transformation that includes the transition away from the 25-year-old GOLF Link platform to Golf Australia CONNECT.
Golf club membership and the number of rounds played by golfers in Australia have significantly increased over the last five years. The popularity of golf is also reflected in rapidly growing participation rates in all formats of the game. As part of our role, it is important for Golf Australia to respond to the needs and expectations of all golfers at golf clubs, public courses and other golf facilities. Technology plays a very important part in this.
The new Golf Australia CONNECT platform will provide enhanced technology services to more than 1,900 golf clubs and venues, and Australia’s 450,000- plus golf club members. Amongst other functions, the platform will incorporate handicapping, club services, affiliation fee management and collection, a booking system and a new Golf Australia app.
The new handicap and club management solutions have been developed by Golf Australia in partnership with DotGolf, a golf technology company co-owned by The R&A and Golf New Zealand. DotGolf has significant experience in providing golf technology services including handicapping management to golfers and golf clubs in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and New Zealand.
As with any major technology transition, there will be some key initial steps for users – principally our clubs and golf club members – to help facilitate the change to the new system. Golf Australia’s aim is to ensure these transitional steps are simple and kept to a minimum. At the same time, we will ensure resources are available to assist golf clubs and golfers if or when required.
This Information Guide for Golfers is one step in the transition process. As we move closer to the introduction of Golf Australia CONNECT, instruction and relevant guidance will be provided to golfers to ensure their transition is as smooth as possible. This is an important project for golf around Australia, and we are excited about the benefits that will eventually flow to our clubs, facilities, golfers and golf fans.
We are carefully planning the transition and, as with any change process, there will be some necessary adjustments in getting used to a new system. The Golf Australia team around the country is here to support you and is committed to responding to your questions or needs in a prompt, friendly and helpful manner.
JAMES SUTHERLAND – CEO GOLF AUSTRALIA
PLEASE NOTE – NO HANDICAPPING ON MID WEEK COMPS @ Kooindah Waters from Monday 29th to Friday 3rd October while we transition across to the new Golf Connect platform.
