[1][2] The decision, which was formally ratified at a meeting in Melbourne in August 2005,[3] was made after the Australian Sports Commission threatened to withdraw its financial support unless the two bodies amalgamated.

[6] Former tennis pro and new Open chairman Paul McNamee also renegotiated a deal signed by the old AGU, whereby the tournament would be hosted at the Moonah Links course in Rye, Victoria three times in every five years.

That decision had been heavily criticised by golf professionals who found issue with the course layout, low attendances and poor corporate interest,[7] but the new organisation was able to reduce its obligation to three tournaments before 2020.

The Golf Australia National Squad is the key component of the countries High Performance program which supports talented young golfers.

Squad members have included Geoff Ogilvy, Karrie Webb, Adam Scott, Aaron Baddeley, Michael Sim and Katherine Hull.