In order to establish and maintain a Handicap Index, a player must be a member of an authorized golf club. Most golf courses, public and private, are authorized.

Net double bogey, and Net par. It is important that an accurate par be established for each hole on a golf course for both men and women, and these values should be printed alongside each hole on the ...

Conforming Club and Ball ListsThe Equipment Database identifies golf balls and clubs that have been submitted and evaluated for conformance to the Rules of Golf by the United States Golf Association ...

The USGA Golf Museum and Library is located near the intersection of Interstate 78 and Interstate 287. The Museum is a 30-minute drive from Newark Liberty International Airport and approximately one ...

Appendix C: Handicap Allowances Handicap allowances are designed to provide equity in different formats of play, over both 9 holes and 18 holes. Handicap allowances are applied to the unrounded Course ...

Scoring, articles, photos, videos and all content related to the 2021 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, conducted by the USGA at Sankaty Head Golf Club, in Siasconset, Mass., Sept. 25-30.

Frequently Asked Questions for the United States Golf Association implementation of the World Golf Handicap System (WHS). Learn more and get contact information for Handicap questions.

The USGA Rules Hub contains all of the information and resources you need to learn more about the Rules of Golf.

FAQ - What is a Score Differential™ and how is it calculated? FAQ - How is a Handicap Index® Calculated? FAQ - I always play the same tees. Is my Handicap Index "established" from that set?

The Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) is a service offered by the USGA to golf associations worldwide.

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List of past USGA presidents.