Set to go go live on Thursday, October 2, it was announced that GOLF.com.au would be the golf industry's "one-stop shop website" and give "golfers, fans and industry professionals a new digital home to engage with the sport." 

PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman said the new site “puts every part of the golf experience at your fingertips, bringing together the tools, services and inspiration to help more people get into the game, stay connected as a player or immerse yourself as a fan.”

“By uniting the industry around a single platform, we’re creating new opportunities to grow the sport and support everyone who plays, works, or enjoys golf in Australia,” Kirkman said.

In another press release, Golf Australia announced that its technology partner, DotGolf, would be taking over management of the website. DotGolf is jointly owned by Golf New Zealand and The R&A. 

"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," it was announced.

"The new digital system will be fully integrated with existing providers of club and event management software such as MiClub, SimpleGolf, Golf Magic, Golf Genius and GolfBox."

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While the likes of pga.org.au, golf.org.au and wpga.org.au will become effectively redundant, it is understood that nothing will change on the digital platorm of Golf NSW, the peak body for golf in NSW which remains staunchly independent from Golf Australia's centralised, "top down" organisational model.

Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland promised visitors to the GOLF.com.au site a "new handicap experience" while developers were "laying the foundations for more features and innovations to attract, engage and grow the golf community into the future.” 

"From long-time club members to those just picking up a club for the first time, we’ve designed this new digital experience for all golfers and fans,” Sutherland said.

“We know today’s golfers expect convenience, connection and a great experience, on and off the course."

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According to Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia there are 460,000 golf club members in the country, approaching four million Australians who played some form of golf in the last 12 months, and over 30,000 people employed or who volunteer in the golf industry including more than 3,000 PGA professionals.

Launching on October 2nd, the site will allow people to:

  • View their GA Handicap, track scoring history, follow friends, and monitor progress;
  • Find public courses, participation programs, mini golf, indoor golf, driving ranges and PGA professionals for lessons and expert advice;
  • Follow the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, WPGA Tour of Australasia, along with amateur championships and pennant competitions around the country;
  • Explore new learning pathways and career options, from coaching and club management to turf care and tourism;
  • Access club and facility resources, including industry updates, committee tools and operational support;
  • Understand the rules of the game;
  • Explore news and content that helps improve their game, follow their favourite Australian golfers and learn how to best get into golf.