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.
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Course 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 Definitions
The following are terms essential to the USGA Course Rating System:
Scratch Golfer: A male scratch golfer is a player who can play to a Course Handicap of zero on any and all rated golf courses. A male scratch golfer, for rating purposes, can hit tee shots an average of 250 yards and can reach a 470-yard hole in two shots at sea level.
Read MorePlaying Length & Obstacle Factors
The following correction factors are evaluated to determine if the hole is effectively longer or shorter than the actual measured length:
Roll: Roll is an evaluation of how far the tee shots for scratch and bogey golfers roll, and the effect that has on the playing length of the course.
Course Rating FAQ’s
What is a “Course Rating”?
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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