The USGA Handicap System™ enables golfers of all skill levels to compete on an equitable basis. This section of the site will help golfers understand why having a Handicap Index® is important. There are links to "The USGA Handicap System" manual, the USGA's handicapping equivalent of "The Rules of Golf", and a Course Handicap™ calculator to allow players to convert their Handicap Index to the Course Handicap for any course that has been properly rated. Articles and resources are available for anyone interested in starting a golf club or for current Handicap Committee chairmen who need assistance in maintaining handicaps for their respective clubs. The current version of the USGA Handicap System went into effect on Jan. 1, 2008, and the next revision will take effect on Jan. 1, 2012. Any modifications to the System are noted on this Web site.
Getting a Handicap Index® Establishing A Handicap Index And The USGA Handicap System Licensing Program For Clubs, Club Formation Kit, and a Listing of Authorized Golf Associations
Handicap Education Handicap Seminars, Articles And Resources; Handicap Publications; A Listing Of Authorized Golf Associations' Revision Schedules, And The Online Handicap Seminar
