See same entry under Golfers Requiring Canes and Crutches. See same entry under Golfers Requiring Canes and Crutches for considerations regarding this Rule. In addition, it would be permissible for a ...

Stroke index allocation is the order of holes where handicap strokes are given or received. It’s generally based on each hole’s difficulty relative to par and slightly modified for match play. Your ...

After selecting a gender and entering a golfer's Total 7-iron Hitting Distance (including bounce and roll), the user will provide a course configuration by entering the number of par 3, par 4 and par ...

A golf club, which may or may not be associated with a golf course or facility, is a group of at least ten active individual members on the handicap roster. A golf club is required to have a Handicap ...

The support of USGA members is essential in helping the USGA serve the game on both local and national levels. Members, like you, play a pivotal role in the growth and development of the game by ...

How the WHS™ Works - Soft Cap & Hard Cap Poster - Capping Excessive Increases in Handicap Index® FAQ - Is there a limit on how much my Handicap Index can increase? FAQ - What is my Low Handicap Index™ ...

Handicap allowances are designed to provide equity in different formats of play, over both 9 holes and 18 holes. The National Association is responsible for establishing handicap allowances, or it can ...

The authorized golf association having jurisdiction in an area is responsible for declaring the duration of any inactive season. Any non-member club of an authorized golf association must observe any ...

Sometimes in formats like match play or four-ball stroke play, you may start a hole but not finish it – perhaps your opponent concedes a putt, or you can’t improve on your partner’s score. In these ...

Late one summer afternoon after work, Karmen and Charles went to the local golf course with hopes of playing 18 holes before dark. After some stretching and a few practice putts, they joined up with ...

Learn more about the leadership of the United States Golf Association, as well as the USGA's non-profit mission, vision statement, and our annual awards, given to individuals who impact golf at the ...

Four-Ball Match Play (90%) Each player plays their own ball. Two players play their better ball against the better ball of two other players. After the unrounded Course Handicap of each player has ...