Requirements for the Stonebridge Ranch Country Club to utilize the USGA Handicap System

 

We must meet the following requirements to issue handicap indexes for our members.  Since we use the GHIN system and are recognized by the Texas Golf Association many of the below requirements are met automatically.  However, it is important that each golfing member that uses GHIN cooperate by posting all their eligible scores to the GHIN System.

 

Club Compliance Checklist

DOES THE GOLF CLUB  

YES

NO

1

Meet the USGA definition of a golf club?

Y

  

2

Have a Handicap Committee composed mostly of members and chaired by a member? (Section 8-1)

Y

  

3

Make it possible for a player to record the correct USGA Course Rating and Slope Rating with each posted score from every set of tees? (Sections 5-2, 8-2b, and 8-4c)

Y

  

4

Require the posting of all acceptable scores? (Section 5-1)

Y

  

5

Require use of USGA procedures to adjust hole scores before posting? (Section 4)

Y

  

6

Require that nine-hole scores be posted? (Section 5-2c and 5-2d)

Y

  

7

Insist that the Rules of Golf be followed? (Section 5-1d)

Y

  

8

Follow the National Revision Schedule and posting season of the Authorized Golf Association having jurisdiction in the region? (Section 8-3a and 8-3b)

Y

  

9

Have a representative from the golf club complete an annual club compliance and education assessment?

Y

  

10

Perform computations and adjustments in accordance with the USGA Handicap Formula? (Sections 8-4 and 10)

Y

  

11

Make current scoring records and a Handicap Index listing of all members readily available for inspection by others? (Section 6-3)

Y

  

12

Reduce or increase a Handicap Index of any player whose Handicap Index does not reflect the player’s potential ability? (Section 8-4c)

Y

  

13

Notify an Authorized Golf Association when permanent changes have been made to the golf course so that the association can issue a new USGA Course Rating and Slope Rating? (Section 14-5b)

Y

  

14

Include the letter “L” after local handicaps, which exceed the USGA maximum limits of 36.4 for men and 40.4 for women? (Section 3-4)

Y

  

15

Utilize the current USGA Course Rating and Slope Rating issued by an Authorized Golf Association? (Section 14)

Y

  

16

Have a representative from all new golf clubs participate in a USGA Handicap System Seminar (whether conducted by the USGA or an Authorized Golf Association) including passing a test exhibiting knowledge about the System?

Y

  

17

Have a signed authorization agreement in place with a local Authorized Golf Association or the USGA prior to issuing a Handicap Index?

Y

  

 

 

 

If the answer to all questions is “yes,” the golf club is following the USGA Handicap System and may issue a Handicap Index.
 

If any answers are “no,” the Authorized Golf Association or the USGA should be contacted to determine necessary action to achieve compliance.