Golf CONNECT Update #6: Training materials | Member Management | Post upgrade checklist

Posted: 25th September 2025 in Latest news

Update #6: Thursday 25 September 2025 

TRAINING MATERIALS | MEMBER MANAGEMENT | POST UPGRADE CHECKLIST 

MiClub training materials: Handicap Management

Six new support articles are now available via the MiClub Help website regarding new system procedures for handicap management:

  • Handicap changes in new system (Overview)
  • Initial Handicap provision
  • Create a new Golf ID (new players)
  • Set Golf ID (home players)
  • Set a secondary Golf ID (non home players)
  • How daily handicaps are calculated

CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR TRAINING VIDEO / DOCUMENTATION LINKS PAGE

Existing and New Member Management

Following the implementation of Golf Australia CONNECT and the activation of the LSP interface for MiClub clients (Clubs), member data will be managed as detailed below.

Note:

  • A Golf ID will remain with a player for life, regardless of their club membership status or location.
  • The current GolfLink transfer method will be discontinued.
  • If a member wishes to change their allocated home club, this must be done exclusively in Golf Australia CONNECT.

Existing Members (Joined Prior to 29 September 2025)

  • Golf Australia will transition all existing member data from GolfLink into Golf Australia CONNECT.
  • The member’s GolfLink Number will automatically become their Golf ID.
  • Once the transition is complete, MiClub will only update name and DOB changes via the interface to Golf Australia CONNECT.
  • All other updates (e.g., email address, personal details) must be managed directly by the member via golf.com.au or the club directly in Golf Australia CONNECT.
  • If an existing member wants to access their handicap details and does not currently have a GolfLink login :
    • A club administrator can log in to the Golf Australia CONNECT portal and add the member’s email address.
    • The member can then use their Golf ID and registered email address to complete the registration process via golf.com.au.

 New Member Creation (From Go-Live)

When a new golfing member is created in MiClub*, the following details are automatically transferred via the interface to Golf Australia CONNECT, activating their Golf ID:

  1. First Name
  2. Surname
  3. Gender
  4. Club
  5. Postcode
  6. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
  7. Email Address (required – by default, the club’s email will be pre-populated, this can be replaced with the members personal email, subject to the club confirming they have received consent from the member as per the Privacy Laws)
    • If the member does not wish to access golf.com.au or the Golf Australia app, no action is required.
    • If the member does want to access to golf.com.au or the Golf Australia app, the club must record their personal email and manage consent for sharing details with Golf Australia. The member can then register using their Golf ID and email.

*Includes members created in external membership systems such as Northstar / MiMembership which are passed into MiClub Golf.

Important Privacy Information

MiClub Data Disclosure Statement

MiClub Privacy Policy

Post upgrade check list 

As part of the system transition commencing Tuesday 30 September, we request that clubs double check the following setups in their respective sites:

  • Check Member Directory that all members have valid Golf IDs

  • Set playing status for non playing member categories

  • Check course details and advise of any temporary course requirements 

  • Update course and tee marker details on all competition templates 

CLICK HERE to view a full overview of the post upgrade checklist 

Important notice to competition administrators 

Score uploading to GolfLink will be disabled at 8pm AEST Sunday 28th of September. 

Please ensure all competitions are finalised and submitted for handicapping before this time. Any competitions that are submitted after then will not be eligible for handicapping until the Go Live Date.

MiClub Support update

During the changeover period from GolfLink to Golf Australia CONNECT we anticipate our Support desk to receive a high a high volume of support queries.

As previously advised, during the transition period the ability to handicap competitions will be restricted. We kindly ask that if your query is not urgent, please email support@miclub.com.au . If your query is urgent and requires urgent assistance, please remain on the line and one of our support team members will be with you as soon as possible. 

Following the transition period, we have boosted our support team to ensure clubs have all the help they need. Also visit our dedicated FAQ Support Page to quickly answer your most common questions.

Reminders: 

Clubs are reminded to log in to Golf Australia CONNECT to confirm your course details. Update any incorrect information or contact Golf Australia for assistance.

Refer to the link below to access all MiClub Training Videos and Support Articles to help your club prepare for the transition to Golf Australia CONNECT. Even more resources will be added here over the coming weeks – so keep checking back!