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Questions in Golfer App


How do you play 2 Ball Ambrose?

   

Groups of two players (2 man ambrose) work as a team. Each player hits off the tee, the best shot is selected and the other player picks up their ball and places it, within one handspan, alongside the best ball. Each person then hits a second shot from the same spot and continues the process until you hole out.


Is there an event directory?

What is an official Golf Australia Handicap?

19-Mar-2024
   

An official golf handicap is a numerical figure assigned to a golfer that reflects their ability or relative ability and allows golfers to compete on an equal footing with others. The lower the handicap, the better the player is relative to those with higher handicaps. In Australia, Golf Australia is the peak national amateur governing body through which handicaps are conferred.

GOLFLink handicaps allow golfers of all abilities to be able to compete against one another and are calculated and allotted in accordance with the Australian Handicapping, Slope Rating and Course Rating Systems as specified by Golf Australia.

For more information please see https://www.golf.org.au/golflink

 

 


What is an official Australian Golf Handicap?

   

An official golf handicap is a numerical figure assigned to a golfer that reflects their ability or relative ability and allows golfers to compete on an equal footing with others. The lower the handicap, the better the player is relative to those with higher handicaps. In Australia, Golf Australia is the peak national amateur governing body through which handicaps are conferred.

GOLF Link handicaps allow golfers of all abilities to be able to compete against one another and are calculated and allotted in accordance with the Australian Handicapping, Slope Rating and Course Rating Systems as specified by Golf Australia.


What is a Golfer Championship?

   

A Multi day tournament. Players do not need to qualify as they are open to everyone. Two Ball Ambrose event format. Players will earn more order of merit points than a Golfer Classic.


How is a team's daily handicap calculated?

   

Team members’ GA Handicaps are adjusted as per the Slope Rating of the tees being played from at the Local Event to determine their Daily Handicaps. The aggregate Daily Handicap is divided by 4 to determine the teams Daily Handicap.


How do I see the Order of Merit?

   

Please click the link to view the Order of Merit table for each State.


What is the Order of Merit?

   

Golfers with an active Golflink number and playing in Division 1 (Golflink holders only) gain points at each event going towards the Order Of Merit.


Do I need a Handicap to play?

   

No we have 2 divisions at each event one for non Golflink holders and one for Golflink holders. As a non handicapper you are not eligible for the Championship Final or major prize.


Who can play?

   

Any golfer! Two divisions with separate prize pools will be present at each event for those with and without an official handicap.