Six significant changes will come into effect on january 1st, 2016 in the usga handicap system manual. Per a revision in the usga handicap system manual, section 51. The period of time when acceptable scores from a specified area should be submitted for handicap purposes, as determined by the authorized association where the round is played. In addition to revising the rules of golf for the upcoming year to stress simplicity, the usga also released changes to their h andicap system on monday that will go into effect on jan. Us handicap clubs are licensed directly by the usga and use the golfnet handicap network. The ncga follows usga principles and rates each of its courses through the direction of staff and welltrained course rating committee members. The complete usga handicap system manual will be posted to the. A usga handicapping and ghintpp educational seminar has been scheduled for february 17, 2016 at the club at cimarron in misson. The table of contents lists the principal elements of the ega handicap system. With the exception of the terms golf canada, handicap factor, and factor, some of the trademarks and service marks in this manual are the property of the united states golf association usga, which has generously given golf canada permission to use the system. Golf canada handicap system manual members area shannon lake golf.
If a club does not comply with any aspect of the system, then it will not be authorized to issue usga handicap indexes to its members. To compute your unofficial handicap index, there are free handicap index calculators. The ega handicap system 20162019 is further complemented with online information available from the european golf association. This golf handicap faq covers the usga handicap system. Articles and resources are available for anyone interested in starting a golf club or for current handicap committee chairmen who need assistance in maintaining handicaps for their respective clubs. Usga, golf handicapping, golf handicap app, handicap golf, handicap index, slope, rating, world handicap system. The villages golf handicap committee, the villages. Golfnet and ghin are not the same handicap service, but both are usga compliant. Without commenting on anything else as im not under the usga system, you need to look at both, the course rating and the slope to determine which course and set of. This post examines the truthfulness of the usga in defending appendix e, exceptional tournament score probability table, of the usga handicap system. Changes to handicap system for 2016 released tlwgc. Handicap system changes 20182019 maryland state golf.
The current version of the usga handicap system went into effect on jan. Definition of a tournament score has been further clarified to explain what is to be considered a tscore. Any modifications to the system are noted on the usga web site. In tandem with the 2016 updates to the rules of golf, the united states. If you run into terms you dont understand, check the golf handicap glossary. Fall ball and the usga handicap system october 12, 2016. Three years ago i got my handicap through golf magazine and everything was going along just fine until this year because the golf club that is in the area i live in is a virtual club. The usga handicap system is constantly evolving to ensure that the system works for the game today and tomorrow, said steven. The usga handicap system enables golfers of all skill levels to compete on an equitable basis. Usga announces key changes to handicap system for 2016.
By the early 21st century, there were six major recognized handicapping systems in operation around the world. If you need your handicap index prior to the revision, your clubs handicap committee can issue you a local handicap when at least five scores are posted identified by a capital l ex. Each club must meet the requirements of the compliance checklist before being authorized to issue usga handicap indexes. In order to obtain a handicap index, a player must join a golf club and post adjusted gross scores. I ve had a handicap on and off since the 1970 s and never had a problem until recently. The texas golf association works in cooperation with the united states golf association usga on handicapping matters for golf clubs located in the state of texas. Digital version of an easytoread booklet covering everything a player. In tandem with the 2016 updates to the rules of golf, the united states golf association has announced revisions to the usga handicap system, effective jan. A few observations, some questions, and a call for opinions.
There are links to the usga handicap system manual, the usgas handicapping equivalent of the rules of golf below. Handicap system manual and current standards golfwrx. World handicap system and resources for players, grouped by topic and addressing each significant change going into effect in january 2020. The usgas ghin service has been an important technology tool for the mga, clubs, and golfers since it was developed in 1981. Usga releases changes to handicap system golf channel. The new edition of the ega handicap system 20162019 for portugal, follows a line. A score from an authorized format of play which meets all the provisions set out within the rules of handicapping see rule 2 scores for handicap purposes. The current version of the usga handicap system went into effect on. Acceptability of scores, effective january 1st, 2016, scores made while playing alone will no longer be acceptable for handicap purposes. Usga tournament management metropolitan golf association. There are links to the usga handicap system manual, the usgas handicapping equivalent of. Home the world handicap system world handicap system.
Texas golf association educational seminar announcement 2. Questions and answers about the usga golf handicap system. About the usga handicap system the purpose of the usga handicap system is to make the game of golf more enjoyable by enabling players of differing abilities to compete on an equitable basis. Usga handicap system changes, 20182019 reference document click to view pdf become a member post a score tournament registration handicap lookup latest news. The purpose of the usga handicap systemtm is to make the game of golf more enjoyable by enabling golfers of differing abilities to compete on an equitable basis. The usga announced monday six major changes to the handicapping system, in tandem with the 2016 release of the rules of golf, effective january 1, 2016. Usga releases changes to handicap system washington golf.
Us handicap does not participate in the ghin computation service. The complete usga handicap system manual will be posted to the same site, and it will be available for purchase at, on jan. The usga web site offers links to the usga handicap system manual, the usgas handicapping equivalent of the rules of golf. The most likely score consists of the number of strokes already taken plus, in the players best judgment. The usgas proclivity for dissembling even reaches down to those responsible for the handicap system. Usga announces 2016 revisions to handicap system golf. Ghin is a different handicap system used by some regional golf associations. Ive got a bone to pick with the usga about the new handicap system. A handicap index must be issued from a golf club as defined in the usga handicap system manual which is licensed to use the usgahandicap system. Was founded in 1909 to promote and to protect the game of golf in the carolinas by providing competitions, education, support and benefits to golfers. Key changes to handicap system for 2016 golfsoftware. Changes to handicap system for 2016 released page 11. Usga handicap system, ega handicap system, congu unified handicap system, golf australia handicap system, south african handicap system, and argentinian handicap system. To get a course handicap, use a free course handicap calculator.