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 ...

The authorized golf association having jurisdiction in an area is responsible for declaring the duration of any inactive season. Any non-member club of an authorized golf association must observe any ...

Rules of Handicapping ...

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

Putting green construction is complicated. These videos serve as a supplement to the USGA Recommendations for a Method of Putting Green Construction and Tips for Success documents. They highlight each ...

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The following table depicts odds of a player shooting a net Score Differential or better based on their Handicap Index. It is a helpful resource to the Handicap Committee during their review of a ...

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 ...

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Effective from Jan. 1, 2010, the USGA adopted additional specifications for grooves and punch marks in the impact area of irons, wedges, fairway woods and hybrids. The additional specifications are ...

If you're new to the system and posting your initial three scores to establish your Handicap Index®, the maximum hole score you can post is par + 5. Once your Handicap Index has been established, the ...