HANDICAP FAQ - POSTING NINE-HOLE SCORES.
Q. I was on a work trip and had a chance to play a quick nine holes with colleagues. How do I post that score?
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| Playing nine holes away from home? Be sure to post those scores. |
A. Playing a nine-hole round of golf is not only a fun way to stay connected to the game we all love, it is also very easy to post for handicap purposes.
Each nine holes on a golf course has its own USGA Course Rating™ and Slope Rating®, so make sure to post the nine-hole score with the appropriate nine-hole USGA Course Rating and Slope Rating.
It is also important to remember that two nine-hole scores will eventually be combined to create an 18-hole score and be designated with the letter “C” (e.g., 85C). So in other words don't worry if you post that first nine-hole score and it doesn't immediately show up on your record.
Nine-hole scores are combined in the order that they are received into the player's scoring record from any club or from any combination of nines, regardless of score type. For example, a front nine middle tee score could combine with a front nine back tee score made from any course.
Please visit Section 5-2c and 5-2d of the USGA Handicap System manual for further reference.
The policies and procedures for posting a nine-hole score can be found in Section 5-2 & 10-5 of the USGA Handicap System. In addition, the answers to many of the most common inquiries regarding the USGA Handicap System™ can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section of the USGA’s Handicapping page.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mike Wice at mwice@mgalinks.org.
HANDICAP ACCESS ONLINE - ALL OF THE TIME!
Did you know that you can post scores and access your handicap card at anytime online or through your mobile device?
Your handicap card includes your GHIN #, Handicap Index and a list of your previous 20 posted scores!
Check out three ways that you can access your handicap card and say goodbye to the days of having to print out a sticker at your club kiosk.
#1 - MGA HOME MOBILE APP
The MGA Home mobile app is available for Android and Apple devices for all MGA Member Golfers who currently hold an active MGA/USGA GHIN Handicap Index. Click on the HANDICAP CARD icon and your most updated list of 20 scores will appear.
#2. MY MGA HOME
If you have an MGA/USGA GHIN Handicap Index with any of the MGA's member clubs, you have your own personalized home portal at MGALinks.org. Your most updated handicap card is available via the card icon located next to your club name.
#3. GHIN.COM
If you visit GHIN.com and select "Handicap Lookup", you can access your scores. There is a tab for your "Card" and an easy print option.
TEE UP TODAY - ONLINE AUCTION CLOSES 4/18
Did you know that golf courses account for more
than two million acres of green space in the U.S.?
You can do your part to support ongoing turfgrass research by participating in the 2016 Tee-Up New England program.
That is right... for the fifth straight year, golfers across New England have an opportunity to access great courses and help the game of golf by improving the playing conditions through turfgrass research.
Golf clubs from across New England have donated rounds of golf that will are currently being auctioned off online through April 18 to the general public.
CLICK HERE to learn more
CELEBRATING EARTH DAY & GOLF - APRIL 22
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| Click the image above for 5 fun facts about golf! |
Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22!
There is no better time than now to remember that golf is a sport for a lifetime that delivers more than 2 million jobs and $69 billion in annual economic impact while contributing $3.9 billion per year for philanthropic causes -- more than all other sports combined.
As part of the celebration of "Earth Day" on April 22, here are five facts about golf that help promote the sport and the environment:
1. Golf courses are professionally managed landscapes where environmental stewardship is important – from using water and nutrients efficiently to implementing improved methods of erosion control.
2. In general, the golf industry is striving to deliver firm playing surfaces that are better for everyone and improve the bottom line. More than two-thirds of golf courses report that they are keeping turfgrass drier than in the past.
3. The golf industry is continually investing in research to identify drought-tolerant grasses and improve water conservation through best management practices.
4. Golf courses provide habitats for wildlife, including protected species.
5. Many golf courses have recycling programs to reduce and reuse. | 
