USGA Handicap System 2016 -2017

USGA Handicap System
2016 -2017
Packet Contents
1. USGA Handicap System Manual 2016-2017
2. Handicap Section of the Captain’s Manual
3. GHIN Quick Start Guide
4. Club Compliance Checklist
Section 2
Definitions
Tournament Score
The Committee (in charge of the
competition) must announce in advance
whether the score is to be designated as
a tournament score.
A tournament score is designated as
such when it is SIGNIFICANT or
ANNUAL .
For example, club events that are
routine events such as daily, weekly,
or monthly play days should not be
designated as Tournament Scores.
The consequence of designating too many competition rounds as
T-Scores is that the chart value in the Handicap Reduction Table will be
diluted (see Section 10-3 and Decisions 10-3/1 through 10-3/6).
| Definitions
T-Score Designation
Section 10-3
| Definitions
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February 23, 2016
Section 4-1
Unfinished holes or Conceded strokes
• Player started to play hole, but for some
reason did not finish it.
• For posting, use Most Likely Score
Most likely score
• Use for holes started,
but not completed.
4 + 2 putts = X6
20 feet
Most likely score
On in 4, plus 2 putts = X6
DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY TAKE MAXIMUM
1+1pen
3rd shot in
bunker
OB
Section 4-2
Holes Not Played or,
Not Played as Rated
• Holes not played at all, post Net Par
• Holes not played as rated (ex: the tee was moved
way forward, or it there is a temporary green) post
Net Par
• If hole is being used as part of tournament, use
actual score for the tournament, but for posting
adjust to par plus or net par
PAR PLUS
X5
X5
X5 X6
X6
X7
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When posting a T score,
it is extremely important
to circle scores not
played under the
rules.
If posted as is, T score would be
4 less than it should be!
X7
1. Used a Mulligan
2. Pro hit the shot
3. Used a Magic Putt
X
7
4. Larger than normal hole
Pro or Handicap
Chair should post
all T scores, to
make sure they are
posted correctly.
2
4
18
x4
x6
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In summary……..
Post Par Plus or Net Par on holes not
played, or not played as rated.
Post Most Likely Score on holes started
but not finished.
Equitable Stroke Control
ESC
• 0-9 No more than double bogey
• 10-19 No more than 7
• 20-29 No more than 8
• 30-39 No more than 9
• 40+ No more than 10
Section 5
Scores
Section 5-1e
Unacceptable Scores
Revised Section to add
playing alone as an
unacceptable score.
| Section 5
Section 6
Scoring Records
Scoring records include last 20 adjusted scores
as well as all Tournament scores for 1 year
Can find anyone’s scoring record on
Eligible Tournament scores 11
GHIN.com
with or without GHIN number.
Handicap Differential
(Adjusted Gross Score - USGA Course Rating) x 113
USGA Slope Rating = differential
(87-71.3) x 113
125
= 14.1 differential
87 – 71.3 = 15.7 x 113 = 1774.1
div. by 125 = 14.1928 (delete all #s after tenths)
Decision 6-1/1
Procedure for Player who Discontinues Playing Golf for
Lengthy Period and Then Resumes
Q: A player with an established Handicap Index discontinues playing golf for a
lengthy period, and then resumes playing. Should the player use the last Handicap
Index on resumption of play or establish a new Handicap Index?
A: If the player’s scoring record is available via the club’s computation
service then the player should use the last Handicap Index in
resumption of play. If the existing scores do not accurately represent
the player’s current potential ability, the Handicap Committee
may modify the player’s Handicap Index under Section 8-4c.
If the player’s scoring record is unavailable then the player has
no Handicap Index until five scores have been posted and a
handicap revision takes place.
| Section 6
Section 8
The Handicap
Committee
HANDICAP INDEX ADJUSTMENT
BY HANDICAP COMMITTEE
Section 8-4c
Reasons for adjusting a player’s handicap index:
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Improving faster than the system can react (usually a new golfer)
Numerous away scores change index
Temporary disability
Player manipulates round
Continued violations of Section 5-1e (posting unacceptable rounds)
This list is not all-inclusive and a Handicap Committee has the
ultimate authority to adjust a Handicap Index under any
circumstance.
HANDICAP INDEX ADJUSTMENT
• Before an adjustment becomes effective, the Handicap
Committee must give the player an opportunity to explain the
circumstances surrounding the proposed adjustment, either
in writing or by appearance before the Handicap Committee.
• A sample letter for notifying a player of pending modification
is listed in Appendix B (page 117) of the USGA Handicap
Manual.
• When an adjustment does become effective it must be
identified with the letter “M”, indicating the Handicap
Committee has modified the Handicap Index. (e.g., 20.4M)
Temporary Disability
Section 8-4c(iii)
•
An increase in a Handicap Index must not be
granted because a player's game is
temporarily off or the player has discontinued
play. However, an increased handicap may be
given for a temporary disability.
•
The modified Handicap Index must be
identified by the “M” to indicate that it has been
modified by the club’s Handicap Committee.
•
The “L” now is only for local handicaps when
the Handicap Index is higher than the
maximum of 40.4 for women.
| Section 8
“M”
Decision 8-4c/1
Treatment of Player with Temporary Disability
Q: A player with a Handicap Index of 11.1 discontinued play due to hip
replacement surgery. The player has started to play again, but due to recovery
and fatigue, the player's three latest scores have been 104, 100, and 102. May
the player receive a special adjustment while recovering?
A: The player is entitled to a special adjustment under Section 8-4c(iii). The
player should be assigned a modified Handicap Index (M) to reflect current
ability, as needed during the temporary disability, and it must be identified by
the letter "M" to indicate that it is has been modified by the club Handicap
Committee.
| Section 8
HANDICAP INDEX ADJUSTMENT
Recommended method for modification of HI
for temporary disability:
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Have the player post at least three scores
Find the lowest differential of those three scores
Add to current Handicap Index
Take average of the two numbers.
Put modification into computer.
EXAMPLE
Lowest differential of 3 scores post injury
Current Handicap Index
27.8
+ 15.4
43.2
43.2/2 = 21.6M
Handicap Committee must update Modification at every Revision
until all differentials are post injury.
Decision 8-4c/2
Treatment of Player with Permanent Disability
Q: Two players have suffered extreme physical disabilities. Both have been able
to resume playing golf after not being able to play for many months. Neither
will ever be able to play to the Handicap Index established before illness. May
these players be entitled to a special adjustment?
A: Yes. The disabilities described appear to be permanent and more extensive
than contemplated by Section 8-4c(iii). The club Handicap Committee may
discard the players' previous scoring records and provide each with a
modified Handicap Index (M) for use until five scores have been returned to
establish a new Handicap Index.
| Section 8
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As the player posts more
scores, increase the
number of differentials to
be used according to this
chart.
USGA Certification Poster
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WGANC Course Rating Poster
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February 23, 2016
Total of 10 lowest differentials
89.9
Average 8.99
Multiple by 96% = 8.6
Delete all digits after tenths
(don’t round up)
8.6 Handicap Index
Potential, not
average
SECTION 10-3
REDUCTION OF HANDICAP INDEX BASED ON
EXCEPTIONAL TOURNAMENT SCORES
•Concept added to Handicap Manual in order to identify
players who always seem to play well in tournaments
•Automatic computation occurring every revision
•Handicap Indexes that are “REDUCED” under Section 10-3
are designated with an “R”
T
T
9/17/10
9/16/10
78
84
72.8/130 4.5
74.6/132 8.0
Eligible tournament scores - 4
USGA Handicap Index
Subtract 2nd lowest T score differential
12.1
– 8.0
4.1
If the difference is 3 or more, continue with computation
T
T
9/17/10
9/16/10
78
84
72.8/130
74.6/132
4.5
8.0
Eligible tournament scores - 4
Average the two lowest tournament differentials:
(4.5 + 8.0)/2=6.25
Subtract 6.25 from 12.1 = 5.85
Round to nearest tenth = 5.9
Go to Handicap Reduction Table, Page 81 in
Handicap Manual
With 4 eligible T scores,
this player’s index would
be reduced by 1.9. Her
12.1 Handicap Index
would become 10.2R
In the Score Maintenance screen you are able to quickly look at
all Eligible Tournament Scores. Differentials highlighted in red
are lower than the player’s Handicap Index. If there are two or
more scores with a Handicap Differential that are at least 3.0
better than the Handicap Index, a calculation will be performed
in accordance with Section 10-3 of the USGA Handicap System.
HANDICAP BILLING SCHEDULE
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Club Dues: $50.00/year/club
GHIN Handicap Service Fees
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•
No increase this year
$30.00/year/member
Period
Mailed
Type
Jan – Dec
March 1
Renewal
Mar – July
August 1
New Adds
Aug – Oct
November 1
New Adds
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GHIN® HANDICAP PROGRAM (GHP™) ONLINE CLUB
http://ghp.ghin.com/GHPOnline/Club/LogonClub.aspx
• Designed to allow club officials to manage their membership
• Call the WGANC office if you would like this link e-mailed to you
• Save it to your favorites so you can access it quickly
Log In
Screen
Confirm that this is your
club
Click here to bring up roster
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To transfer a golfer with an existing
GHIN number, go to All Golfers, then
Golfer Public View. Type in GHIN
number, then click on Go.
Verify that this is the
correct golfer, then
click Transfer.
This is for
new golfer
without a
GHIN
number
Enter
Information
Click on Add
Golfer, you
will be taken
to Golfer
Maintenance
Screen. A
new GHIN
number will
have been
assigned.
Scores - Rapid Score Entry
Allows multiple scores for your membership to be entered. Once the
initial screen is set up with the entry settings (general setup; date played;
score type; and tee entry), all you need to do is enter the player’s last
name (full or partial) or member number (dependent upon your entry
method), select from the list and post the score.
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Type in last name. Name, HI, Trend will autofill. Type in Score. Click on Post Score
REPORTS
The Reports option will allow you to produce, print and export several reports. The
selection and sorting criteria is based on the report being produced.
Sample Handicap Index/CH Report
Once the report has been “Run”, you will have the option to
export desired report to PDF, Excel, TIFF, RTF, Text or HTML.
QUESTIONS???
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