How to get a handicap
It’s really simple, just sign up through a Member Club
Every CSGA Member Club is licensed to issue handicap indexes and many public courses offer a "handicap only" service. USGA Handicap Indexes are issued to individuals only through recognized golf clubs. The USGA Handicap System requires that a golfer be part of a club so that “peer review” is part of the handicap process.
To view a directory of courses offering handicap indexes just select the Club Directory link below.
Handicapping
How Do I Get a Handicap?
The broad appeal of golf is the unique and equitable handicapping system. The purpose of the USGA Handicap System is to make the game more enjoyable for golfers of all abilities.
Read More2012 Handicap Revision Schedule
CSGA/GHIN handicaps are updated according to the revision schedule set forth by the CSGA. The active season will begin April 1st and conclude November 14th.
Read MoreEquitable Stroke Control Chart
Equitable stroke control (ESC) is a downward adjustment of an individual hole score based on handicap index to ensure that one bad hole does not have a disproportionate effect on a golfers handicap. This procedure is used for handicap score posting and is not to be used in any type of competition.
Read MoreCourse Rating Information
CSGA Member Clubs are rated once every ten years, earlier if the course has undergone significant renovations. Per USGA guidelines, new courses are rated once every three years until mature.
Read MoreCourse Rating FAQ’s
A USGA Course Rating is the evaluation of the playing difficulty of a course compared with other rated courses for the purpose of providing a uniform standard by which to compute USGA Handicap Indexes. A USGA Course Rating is equal to the average of the better half of a scratch golfer’s scores under normal conditions.
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