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From 2 October 2025, when Golf Australia\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

The four key changes are:<\/p>\n

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  1. A new \u201cConsistency Factor\u201d for Daily Handicap calculations, supporting fairer competition and equity for female players.<\/li>\n
  2. A revised formula for 9-hole rounds, making shorter formats more accurate.<\/li>\n
  3. Adjusted expected scores for holes not played, using statistical modelling.<\/li>\n
  4. A refined \u2019Daily Difficulty\u2019 calculation (PCC), back-calculated to 1 January 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    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\u2019t need to do anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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    For more information on the Golf Connect, please read the Golfers Information Guide below:<\/p>\n

    Golfers Information Guide<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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