How Do You Establish A USGA Handicap?
A handicap is a very important tool for a golfer. A handicap index lets a golfer compete with all other golfers on a level playing field. A handicap is also required for USGA tournament participation. It is also a way that you can track your golf game’s progress over time. Here are few tips to explain how you can establish a USGA handicap. Join a golf club. Golf clubs are not necessarily exclusive country clubs with expensive dues. Many clubs are simply groups of people who play at public courses and associate with each other. Turn in your scorecards to the handicapping committee after each round. See if your club authorizes access to the Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) and get logon name and a password so you can enter your scores from your home or any computer connected to the Internet. Track your first five rounds of golf scores to get your initial handicap. Keep turning in your golf scores after each round to keep your handicap updated. Handicaps are figured from the best
