Connecticut State Golf Association

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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.

Member Services > Handicapping

2012 USGA Handicap Seminar

The USGA will host a Handicap Seminar in the Hartford area April, 11 2012 at the Hartford Golf Club.

2012 Handicap Revision Schedule

A total of 24 handicap revisions will take place this year in Connecticut. Each member's handicap index is updated according to the revision schedule set forth by the CSGA. The active season will begin April 1, 2012 and conclude on November 14, 2012.

Equitable 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.

Handicapping FAQ’s

What is a course handicap?
A Course Handicap represents the number of strokes needed to play to the level of a scratch golfer—or the Course Rating™ of a particular set of tees. A Course Handicap is expressed as a whole number (e.g. 15).