Don’t forget to enter those scores!!!!  

Establishing a handicap will allow you to participate competitively in formal golf events around town, the state, and the country.

 
Having a Handicap can make your game more fun!

• Handicaps level the playing field. Everyone comes to the first tee at the same level so when you win, it’s because you played better that day, not because you’re a better player all the time.
• Handicaps travel with you.  The more difficult the course, the more handicap you get.
• Handicaps give you a method to track your progress.  As you learn more and play more, you’ll see your handicap go down.
• Handicaps allow you to play in tournaments.  Many events require an official handicap.  Having a handicap means you’re ready to play!

 
How to get started

• You need to post the equivalent of 5 eighteen hole rounds before you will be issued a Handicap Index.
• After posting a least 5 rounds, you must go past a revision date.  A revision date is the day the handicap indexes are calculated.  Each area/state has their own revision schedule.  Revisions can be as often as every 2 weeks but must be done at least once a month.
• You also must be in an active season in order to post.  If you live a northern or cold climate your season may be April through October.  In a southern or warm climate, you may have a year-round season.
• See your Handicap Chair for information on your active season and revision schedule.