What is expected of current member clubs of an authorized golf association in regard to the Club Licensing Program?
The golf association must receive written confirmation from each of its member clubs stating that the club is following the USGA Handicap System. It is up to each golf association to determine how to implement this confirmation process. The USGA must be allowed to access these confirmations upon request. Once a club has confirmed that it complies with the Handicap System requirements, the golf association should send a listing of its authorized clubs to the USGA, so that the club names will be placed on the USGA Web site as authorized golf clubs. Q: We have formed our own club and have elected to not have our state/regional golf association assist us in issuing a Handicap Index to each of our members. Can we register our club directly with the USGA? A: Yes, the club must become licensed independently and directly through the USGA. Contact the USGA Handicap Department to obtain a club license application or contact the authorized golf association in your area to obtain the club license
