Below the Pin is an incorporated registered Social Golf Club affiliated with Golf Link, Golf Australia and Golf South Australia. As a result we are able to issue official Golf Link Handicaps to our members across Australia.
How can we do this?
As a result of the recent changes to the handicap system in Australia, Golf Australia has made it possible for Incorporated Affiliated Social Clubs like ourselves to be an Official Golf Link Handicap administrator. For more information on the changes on the new GA Handicap system and Slope visit Golf Australia.
How do I get my initial Handicap?
Here are 3 easy ways to get your initial handicap:
Play 3 social rounds with someone who has a handicap
Play 3 social comps at any course. See the Golflink website for courses and dates, or ask at your local course. most courses run several a week.
If you play at a course regularly enquire at the Pro shop and they will be able to assist in verifying your initial 3 rounds.
Once you have completed your 3 rounds...
Record the following detail on the score cards: course, date, markers signature
Once the round has been completed you can upload the scorecard and round details using our online portal
We will process the rounds and you will be notified via email with your new handicap
Do Social Rounds Count?
Yes, and we are one of the only social clubs to allow unlimted rounds! As long as you are playing with someone who has a Golf Link handicap so they can verify your round and you follow the steps below...
Pre-Nominate your social round
All members wishing to submit a social round must first declare their intentions to do so the business day prior to the designated tee of
Please use our online platform to lodge your intentions or send an email to info@belowthepin.com.au
Failure to do so will immediately void the round's handicapping status
Complete your Scorecard
Cards must be completed in Stableford format, marked, signed and include the member's name, Golf Link number, the date played and the daily handicap from that particualar round
The players marker must clearly state their name and Golf Link number on the card
The round must be played in strict accordance with the Rules of Golf
Upload your Scorecard
All social rounds must be uploaded within a week from the playing date
Once the round has been completed you can upload the scorecard and round details using our online portal
Where can I play?
Any course in Australia. BTP is working on being able to offer significant green fee discounts for courses across Australia. Have you heard of Slope ratings? Slope ratings ensure all courses are comparable.
Competitions
As soon as you join the club you are able to start entering competitions.
Until you complete three rounds your handicap will be 36 for men and 46 for women
Get your Golf Link card swiped at the course before you start the competition or if your card has not arrived give them your Golf LINK membership number
Submit your card to the pro shop upon completing your round with your markers verification.