# Golf Australia Official App

> Official golf handicap tracking, score submission, and social connection for Australian golfers. (iPhone/iPad app by Golf Australia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-australia-official-app/id1547168024 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Golf Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/576252441)
- Category: Sports, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 301 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2021-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-australia-official-app/id1547168024/reviews.md

## What is Golf Australia Official App?

Track your official GA Handicap, submit scores, and connect with golfers—all in one place.

Key Features:

- GA HANDICAP: View your official GA Handicap, complete scoring history, and calculate Daily Handicaps for any course instantly.

- SUBMIT SCORES YOUR WAY:  Choose from social scores for handicapping, competition scoring, or non-handicapped rounds (availability based on club eligibility).

- CONNECT: Find and add friends, create groups, and share achievements with your golfing community.

- BOOK TEE TIMES: Reserve spots at participating clubs instantly without phone calls.

- TRACK PERFORMANCE: Record stats like fairways hit, GIR, and putts to identify strengths and improve your game.

Perfect for every Australian golfer, from beginners to seasoned players. Simply register for a free Golf ID to get started.

## Key features

- Official GA Handicap tracking
- Submit social, competition, or non-handicapped scores
- Connect with friends and golfing community
- Book tee times at participating clubs
- Track performance statistics

## What do users think of Golf Australia Official App?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ⭐ Great app to track playing partners' handicaps
- ⭐ Easy to navigate and use
- ⭐ Innovative way to help golfers and generate revenue for the game

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Slow to load and laggy performance
- 🔍 Missing key features like 5-year history and graphs
- 🤔 Questionable decision to include ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login issues and user details disappearing
- Incorrect handicap calculations and round tracking
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Integrate with scoring apps like MiScore
- Add option to view 5-year handicap history
- Implement dark mode
- Improve subgroup management and sorting

## Recent user reviews (10 of 135)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-australia-official-app/id1547168024/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Backward change

*2026-05-27, version 2.0.4*

Was much better a year ago

### 2/5 — ‘Approved rule 25.2’ No longer present on app

*2026-05-19*

Why is it you can add advertising to the app but you can’t add one line to the disabled golfers info. This is rubbish and discriminatory. FIX IT. Disabled golfers have to fight for their rights every time they play because you have removed that approval notification.

### 4/5 — Last 20

*2026-04-17*

I like the app but I wanted something in it to easily generate a PDF of my handicap and my last 20 rounds, which I needed to enter an overseas event. Can this be added to the app, or is it already there?

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2026-04-12, version 2.0.3*

I never write a review for an app. But this one is just another level. Get your act together GA

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2026-02-23, version 2.0.2*

Absolute garbage this app. Do better golf Australia

### 1/5 — Not designed for users

*2026-02-11*

Either the app or its data server are very slow; it takes quite a while to load the first page. 

If it is possible to view the last 20 (+) rounds, the access has been very well hidden. 

I was an IT professional, and this smacks of a rushed job which took into account little or no user input.

### 1/5 — Why did they bother

*2026-02-06, version 2.0.2*

Why…. Why did they change. This app has been full of bugs for months. Can’t easily see you daily handicap. Horrible

### 1/5 — ‘Approved rule 25.2’ No longer present on app

*2026-01-30, version 2.0.2*

I raised this issue in early October 2025, and the issue still exists. 

I am writing to formally request urgent correction of my official handicap record to reflect my approved status under Rule 25.2 of the Rules of Golf (Modifications for Players with Disabilities).

I have previously been recognised within the handicapping system as a player entitled to the allowances and modifications provided under Rule 25.2. However, since the transition to the new app/platform, this approval is no longer displayed on my handicap record. Despite earlier requests, this has not yet been rectified.

While this may appear to be a minor administrative issue, the practical and personal impact has been significant.

Each time I play in competitions away from my home club, I am required to explain and justify my disability and playing entitlements to competition officials who cannot see my Rule 25.2 approval recorded in the system. This places me in the distressing position of having to repeatedly disclose personal information and effectively “prove” my eligibility in front of others. It is embarrassing, demeaning, and isolates me from other competitors who are not required to justify their medical or physical circumstances in this way.

Rule 25 exists to ensure that golfers with disabilities can participate equitably and with dignity under the Rules of Golf. When my approved status is not visible in the official handicap system, that purpose is undermined. The burden shifts onto me personally, rather than the system accurately reflecting the approval already granted.

I am not requesting any special treatment beyond what the Rules of Golf already provide. I am simply asking that my official record accurately show my approved Rule 25.2 status so that competition committees and officials can readily verify my entitlements without me having to repeatedly advocate for myself in uncomfortable situations.

This matter needs to be reviewed as a priority. 

Please notify me when corrected.

### 1/5 — Hopeless App

*2026-01-14, version 2.0.2*

Installed it on my iPad and it froze first time I opened it. A total garbage app, both the performance and UI design are just awful. Giving it 1 out of 5 is extremely generous.

### 1/5 — Unfathomable

*2026-01-11, version 2.0.2*

This is the worst app I have ever used. Who employs these people? It is so convoluted, e.g. you can’t see your last 20 scores, it only displays last 3! Please fix it & return to previous app, which worked fine for 10+ years.

## Frequently asked questions about Golf Australia Official App

### What does the Golf Australia Official App do?

This app allows Australian golfers to track their official GA Handicap, submit various types of scores, connect with friends and the golfing community, book tee times at participating clubs, and monitor their performance statistics.

### How do I get started with the app?

To get started, you simply need to register for a free Golf ID. Once registered, you can access all the app's features, including handicap tracking and score submission.

### Is the app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. Registration for a Golf ID is also free, providing access to all core functionalities without any cost.

### Can I book tee times through the app?

Yes, the app allows you to book tee times instantly at participating clubs. This feature eliminates the need for phone calls and streamlines the booking process.

### What kind of scores can I submit?

You can submit social scores for handicapping purposes, competition scores, or non-handicapped rounds. The availability of certain score types may depend on your club's eligibility.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.5 — 2026-06-30

General improvements and fixes

### 2.0.4 — 2026-05-17

General improvements and fixes

### 2.0.3 — 2026-03-02

General improvements and fixes

### 2.0.2 — 2025-10-01

General improvements and fixes

### 2.0.1 — 2025-10-01

Initial release of the Golf Australia Official App.

Key features in this new release:
- GA HANDICAP: View your official GA Handicap, complete scoring history, and calculate Daily Handicaps for any course instantly.

- SUBMIT SCORES YOUR WAY:  Choose from social scores for handicapping, competition scoring, or non-handicapped rounds (availability based on club eligibility).

- CONNECT: Find and add friends, create groups, and share achievements with your golfing community.

- BOOK TEE TIMES: Reserve spots at participating clubs instantly without phone calls.

- TRACK PERFORMANCE: Record stats like fairways hit, GIR, and putts to identify strengths and improve your game.

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