Handicapping

USGA Handicap System Licensing & Certification 2008-2011


In order to comply with the USGA Handicap System, golf clubs must complete 2 main requirements outlined in the USGA Compliance Checklist between 2008 and 2011:

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. Click here for more information on completing a Handicap Seminar.

2. Compliance Confirmation Form: Another main requirement is that each golf club must have a representative sign a Compliance Confirmation form acknowledging full compliance with the USGA Handicap System. If you are a handicap chairperson or club administrator, please click here to fill out the Compliance Form for your club.


USGA Handicap Licensing Program 2002-2007:
Click here to see if your club attended a seminar and completed a compliance letter for the USGA Handicap Licensing Program 2002-2007. Clubs will be required to complete these requirements again for the 2008-2011 term.