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. Check out the links below to explore ...
The Golf Handicap & Information Network® Presented by Sentry Insurance brings together golfers of all playing abilities with innovative products to drive engagement and bring out the best in your game ...
After selecting a gender and entering a golfer's Total 7-iron Hitting Distance (including bounce and roll), the user will provide a course configuration by entering the number of par 3, par 4 and par ...
The USGA Rules Hub contains all of the information and resources you need to learn more about the Rules of Golf.
'Download the free Rules of Golf app for iOS and Android devices. The app contains the Rules of Golf, Clarifications, and Model Local Rules, plus many additional features including videos, diagrams, ...
The shape, slope and condition of many putting greens today increase the chances that a ball at rest on the putting green might move, and it can be difficult to determine whether a player caused the ...
The resources below have been created to educate golfers on the 2024 updates to the World Handicap System, which went into effect in the United States on January 16th, 2024.
Sand Valley Resort, in Nekoosa, Wis., has been chosen by the USGA as the host site for four USGA championships, beginning with the U.S. Mid-Amateur in 2026. The 2029 U.S. Junior Amateur, 2030 U.S.
There is no longer a penalty for merely touching the line of play on the putting green (the term “line of play” applies everywhere on the course including the putting green, and the term “line of putt ...
Since its founding in 1920, the Green Section has led the USGA’s efforts to improve golf course playing conditions and sustainability through research, education, course consulting, technology tools ...