In a situation where a player fails to submit a score from an authorized format of play in a timely manner, the Handicap Committee should investigate the reason and take appropriate action. When the ...

Some formats of play and scores played under certain restricted Terms of the Competition are not acceptable for handicap purposes. The following illustrative list is not exhaustive and if a player is ...

For a player submitting their first scores to obtain an initial Handicap Index, the maximum score for each hole played is limited to par + 5 strokes (see Diagram 3.1a).

There are various reasons why a round is not completed or one or more holes are not played during the round. Valid reasons might include: Fading light or weather preventing the continuation of play, ...

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New additions will normally be updated on a quarterly basis each January, April, July, and October and the next quarterly update will be in early July 2025. - If a sprinkler head is popped up, the ...

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With spring in the air and an increasing number of courses in the northern parts of the country opening up for the season, it’s time for a quick refresher on a few key handicapping and score posting ...

If you have a question about the Rules of Golf or the Rules of Amateur Status, please reference the below resources for guidance. If the answer to your question cannot be found in one of our resources ...

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The United States Golf Association (USGA) has released its Water Conservation Playbook to the golf industry, a comprehensive effort to provide courses with the latest tools and techniques to more ...