Handicap

Why Obtain A USGA Handicap Index?

The purpose of the USGA Handicap System is to make the game of golf more enjoyable by enabling players of differing abilities to compete on an equitable basis.

Having a handicap index allows golfers to participate in more events (those that require a handicap index), have a measureable means of tracking improvement, and allows score adjustments to even the playing field when playing with golfers of different skill levels.

All EWGA members have the opportunity to obtain an official USGA Handicap Index through the EWGA Golf Life Management System (GLMS) at no additional cost. Every member who is playing well enough to keep score is encouraged to obtain a Handicap Index through the EWGA GLMS.

It also gives members the ability to:

Post scores
Access 20,000+ golf course profiles
Track personal game statistics
Print a handicap card
View scoring history
Attest scores for other members
Communicate with other members, and more

And best of all, it's free to all EWGA members!

EWGA members are invited to activate their GLMS account by sending an email to handicap@myewga.com. In this email, please include your EWGA member number, first name, last name and wish to activate your account. In addition, renewing members shall also send an email to handicap@myewga.com expressing their wish to continue use of GLMS.

Keep in mind: Two basic premises underlie the USGA Handicap System, namely that each player will try to make the best score at every hole in every round, regardless of where the round is played, and that the player will post every acceptable round for peer review.

For more information on the USGA Handicap System, visit the Handicap section of the United States Golf Association website, www.usga.org.

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