USGA Handicap System Licensing & Certification

In order to comply with the USGA Handicap System, golf clubs must complete two main requirements outlined in the USGA Compliance Checklist during each certification period:

1. Handicap Seminar Requirement: One of the main requirements is that each golf club must send a representative to a USGA Handicap Seminar, or complete an Online Handicap Seminar, and pass a test exhibiting his/her knowledge about the system. View the Online Seminar and complete the short quiz now.

2. Compliance Confirmation Form: Another main requirement is that each golf club must identify a handicap chairperson and fill out a form acknowledging full compliance with the USGA Handicap System. If you are a handicap chairperson, club administrator, or other club staff member, please fill out the Compliance Form for your club.

The current certification period is 2012-2015. Therefore, by December 31, 2015, each club must have completed these requirements.