Where can I benefit from discounted green fees as a GSM Member?
GSM Golf Members have the ability to play at all GSM operated venues at discounted green fees. This includes Bay Views, Growling Frog, Hidden Valley, Hepburn, Ranfurlie and St Andrews Beach (Ts and Cs apply).
CLICK HERE for current GSM Golf Member rates at all of the above courses.
As a current GSM Member, how do I book a round?
Booking at GSM Golf Courses
Upon joining, all GSM Golf Club Members receive their own special login access to the GSM Golf Club Portal, which hosts a unique Booking Portal. This Portal can facilitate direct bookings to all GSM Golf Courses at special member rates.
If you are unable to book through the GSM Portal, please contact the venue directly.
GOLF COURSE ACCESS
GSM Golf Club
Bay Views – 7 days a week with basically no restrictions
Growling Frog – 7 days a week with basically no restrictions
Hepburn Golf – 7 days a week with basically no restrictions
Hidden Valley – 7 days a week with basically no restrictions
St Andrews Beach – 7 days a week with basically no restrictions
Ranfurlie* – Spots allocated most midweek days
Remember if times are not available, you can always call the courses directly for further assistance. All courses have the right to vary or withdraw their availability, access or discount structure with 7 days notification.
*Please note that Ranfurlie being a private course has a dress code – CLICK HERE TO VIEW.
GSM Golf Ezi Members
Bay Views – 7 days a week with basically no restrictions
Growling Frog – 7 days a week with basically no restrictions
Hepburn Golf– 7 days a week with basically no restrictions
Hidden Valley – 7 days a week with basically no restrictions
Ranfurlie* – Spots allocated most midweek days
St Andrews Beach – 7 days a week excluding Saturday morning and selected peak days
Remember if times are not available, you can always call the courses directly for further assistance. All courses have the right to vary or withdraw their availability, access or discount structure with 7 days notification.
*Please note that Ranfurlie being a private course has a dress code – CLICK HERE TO VIEW.
What is Player's Personal Liability Insurance?
As part of your GSM Golf Club membership, members automatically receive Personal Liability Insurance. Personal Liability insurance covers the legal liability of a player to pay compensation for personal injury or property damage which occurs whilst playing or practising golf or attending a golf event or venue as a player, guest or spectator.
What is the limit of coverage and excess applicable to this insurance policy?
The policy provides $20,000,000 liability coverage. There is no excess applicable.
Is additional coverage available?
Sportscover may provide additional insurance coverage for individuals or groups including personal accident insurance and golf equipment cover. For further information contact Sportscover on 1300 39 79 39 or email golfaust@sportscover.com
Is the handicap provided by GSM Golf Club official?
Yes. GSM Golf Club provides an official Golf Australia handicap which is recognised Australia wide. You are issued with a Golf ID number, enabling you to check your handicap online at any time via the Golf Australia website at www.golf.com.au.
Note: All competitions and playing rights are at the discretion of the Host Club (ie. The course at which you are playing). Each Host Club may enforce a range of regulations in relation to accepting visitors to enter competition rounds. Please contact the Host Club in advance of your booking to enquire whether you are entitles to enter the Club competition.
How do I obtain an initial handicap?
When can I play in a competition?
Looking to play in a competition? As a general guideline competitions generally run:
Bay Views – Thursday and Saturday
Growling Frog – Saturday and Peak days
Hepburn – Contact Shop (03) 5348 2185
Hidden Valley – Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
St Andrews Beach – Saturday and peak days
Where do I send my scorecards to obtain my Handicap?
Scorecards can be scanned and emailed to membership@gsmgolf.com.au. If a scanner is unavailable, cards may also be posted to:
GSM Membership
PO Box 93, Rosebud VIC 3939
How is my initial handicap calculated?
Your three scorecards for an initial handicap are used to generate a Stableford score (off a temporary daily handicap of 36) which is then submitted to Golf Australia. An automatic calculation with then occur roughly multiplying the card with the lowest differential by 0.93 to calculate an new Golf Australia handicap.
How do I maintain a handicap?
Can Conforming Social Score (CSS) rounds be submitted for handicapping?
Yes. GSM Golf members with an active GA Handicap can submit eligible Conforming Social Scores directly to Golf Australia through the Official Golf Australia App.
Before starting your round:
- Open the Official Golf Australia App and sign in using your Golf ID.
- Start a new round and select the option to submit a social score for handicapping.
- Select the correct course, tees and number of holes.
- Nominate your marker and confirm that the round will count for handicapping purposes.
During and after your round:
- Play in accordance with the Rules of Golf.
- Have an independent marker accompany you throughout the round.
- Enter your score for each hole in the app.
- At the completion of the round, have your marker digitally attest to the score and submit it through the app.
You no longer need to pre-nominate the round or email your completed scorecard to GSM Golf. The round must be started and submitted through the Official Golf Australia App.
What is the Slope and Scratch Rating?
A Scratch Rating is the evaluation of the normal playing difficulty of a course for a player with a handicap of zero. A Slope Rating is the designation that indicates the relative playing difficulty of a course for players who are not scratch golfers (ie. Golfers who have a GA handicap of zero) relative to the Scratch Rating of a Course. A golf course with a neutral playing difficulty has a Slope Rating of 113. The maximum Slope Rating is 155. This minimum Slope Rating is 55.
